3D Drafter / Product Designer

Drafter & Design Engineer (Remote)

Automated Wellhead Compression, LLC (AWC) Farmington, NM · Remote · Full-Time

About the Role

AWC designs and manufactures wellhead compression equipment for the oil & gas industry. We're looking for a Drafter & Design Engineer to support — and at times lead — product design and quotation efforts, from initial customer requirements through 3D modeling, P&ID drafting, and final construction documents. This role suits someone with sharp attention to detail, strong documentation habits, and excellent communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

What You'll Do

New Project Intake (Level I Engineering)

• Define product requirements through direct communication with customers; keep detailed meeting minutes covering performance requirements and specifications
• Work with the Project Engineer, AWC management, and vendors to size and select valves, pumps, vessels, motors, compressors, blowers, controls, and instrumentation
• Coordinate with vendors to confirm pricing, lead times, and product specifications
• Edit and draft P&IDs per direction from the Project Engineer, ASME engineer, and customer; maintain the P&ID database and naming conventions
• Build BOMs with line-item detail matched to P&ID TAG IDs
• Maintain organized project folders (RFQs, performance reports, data sheets, P&IDs, BOMs, 3D models, STEP files, blueprints, and related documents)
• Study relevant API specifications and customer-provided requirements; escalate any requested deviations to the President
• Coordinate with electrical consultants and shop managers to finalize cost and lead-time estimates

PO Award / Design Execution (Level II Engineering)

• Build 3D models of approved equipment from the P&ID and BOM, incorporating accurate STEP files for components and structural material
• Lead or participate in customer 3D model reviews and document meeting minutes
• Manage redlines and revisions to P&IDs and 3D models within required timelines
• Participate in internal pre-construction meetings covering scope, performance, specifications, and models
• Send management weekly progress updates on active drafting projects
• Coordinate with fabrication, ASME vessel, and assembly teams, and with third-party PEs on structural analysis as needed

Pre-Construction & Final Approval

• Participate in pre-construction and final approval review meetings
• Ensure controlled documents are properly recorded and stored per AWC policy
• Create, manage, and distribute shop blueprints to shop managers

What We're Looking For

• Experience in mechanical drafting/design, ideally in oil & gas, pressure vessels, or industrial equipment
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and P&ID drafting
• Working knowledge of (or willingness to quickly learn) relevant API specifications
• Strong written and verbal communication skills — this role involves frequent contact with customers, vendors, and internal teams
• High attention to detail and disciplined record-keeping
• Ability to multitask and reprioritize quickly in a fast-moving shop/design schedule
• Comfortable working independently and driving projects to resolution
• Available Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:30 PM MST, with occasional additional hours or weekend work to meet deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary depending upon experience and working knowledge of relevant equipment and details
• 50% of health insurance premium paid by AWC after a 90-day probationary period
• Company-provided 3D drafting computer with relevant software and a company cell phone

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000