Junior CAD Designer

Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a Junior CAD Designer (Water Infrastructure) to join our team in Orlando, Fl office. This full-time position will follow a hybrid work schedule, with the Designer working a minimum of 4 days a week in the Orlando, Florida office. 

Your role 

• Prepare and revise engineering drawings, plans, details, and 3D models using AutoCAD. 
• Assist mechanical and civil engineers and senior designers with the development of layouts for:
  • Water treatment facilities.
  • Wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Pump stations.
  • Process piping systems.
  • Chemical feed systems.
  • Mechanical equipment installations.
  • Linear piping systems.
  • Utility infrastructure.
• Develop piping plans, sections, elevations, equipment arrangements, and construction details from sketches, markups, and engineering calculations.
• Interpret and incorporate comments from red-line markups and design review meetings.
• Coordinate design activities with civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, and process engineering disciplines.
• Assist with the preparation of construction drawings, permit packages, and bid documents.
• Participate in field investigations, site visits, and data collection efforts to support design development.
• Verify drawing consistency with project standards, company CAD standards, client requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Assist in maintaining project drawing files, BIM models, and document control procedures.
• Perform quantity takeoffs and support the development of engineering estimates when required.

About you

• Associate degree in Drafting Technology, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design, Civil Design or related technical field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0 to 5 years of CAD drafting or design experience.
• Experience with Plant 3D, Civil 3D, and Revit would be valuable.
• Prior exposure to piping design is desired but not a requirement.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings, construction plans, and drafting principles.
• Ability to learn and apply company CAD/BIM standards.
• Ability to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Rewards & benefits 

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact. 

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.  

About AtkinsRéalis 

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. 

Find out more.  

Additional information 

Expected compensation range is between $26.00 - $31.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us? Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability 

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here. 

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At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.