Drafter III, Design

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change.

At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Kemco Systems plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Design Drafter III is responsible for developing conceptual designs, reviewing drawings, and providing support to the engineering team. This role will design project-specific items to be manufactured by our Company and other companies. The Design Drafter III will facilitate internal workflow, as required. This position collaborates in person and remotely with Project Management and Engineering professionals to develop design concepts and engineering documents.

This job description represents only the primary areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Research and review project requirements and design information to determine if it is sufficient to complete the design while ensuring that the design concept can be met.
• Assist with the preparation of standard engineering documents and calculations, using Autodesk Vault, AutoCAD, Inventor, and iLogic software for drafting and design purposes.
• Coordinate with other Project Managers and Engineers to establish essential functions and deadlines necessary to finish specific projects.
• Determine appropriate methods to create drawings using either a CAD template customized to the client’s requirements, a standard template designed for the specific type of work, or by updating an existing CAD file.
• Analyze drawings, existing and proposed characteristics, and other design data to plan and design projects.
• Complete the drawing process using the information contained within the documents and in line with the Scope of Work; make necessary corrections to existing drawings following quality review process.
• Review drawings from other drafters to ensure alignment with scoping and corporate drafting standards.
• Assist project managers with preparation of work scopes and estimates for projects.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• An associate degree in Drafting or CAD Technology with 3-5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
• 8 years of demonstrated experience in a mechanical engineering field in lieu of degree.
• Working knowledge and experience with Autodesk Vault, AutoCAD, Inventor, and iLogic software is required.

• Familiarity with sheet metal and piping design is a plus.

• Skills test to demonstrate CAD capabilities is required.

Positions in this function typically require typing, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

• Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.
• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance…