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CAD Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors
Elwood, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/17/2026
What You'll Be Doing

Job Summary: Generally responsible for lending CAD support and completing CAD assignments for various disciplines and offices. This work will be performed under direct supervision.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include But Not Be Limited To

  • Reviewing and comprehending drawings from various disciplines before initiating drafting effort on any specific item. Understanding project scope, specifications and design criteria upon assignment.
  • Interpreting redline instructions reflected on marked up drawings.
  • Draft plans from various disciplines using design and drafting standards under direct supervision.
  • Develop cross divisional relationships, and provide HELIX support under direct supervision.

This position offers a highly competitive compensation package, including paid time off, health insurance benefits, and matching retirement contributions.

Below is the range that we in good faith believe is the potential compensation for this role at the time of this posting and is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Illinois.  The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Hargrove’s total compensation package for Teammates.  Actual compensation will be based on education, experience, skill set and location.

Minimum Salary: $25 per hour

Maximum Salary: $40 per hour

Ideal Background

Education: High School Diploma required. Associates Degree in Technical Drafting or equivalent field of study preferred

Certification: Certification is not required at this level.

Experience: This position requires 10 years CAD designer experience in oil/chemical manufacturing or related field required. Experience with engineering records administration function preferred. Must have expertise in reading, analysing, interpreting, and creating technical documents and CAD Drawings.

Require Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Proficient in AutoCAD 2020 or newer. Expected to become proficient in FastLook (ACAD viewer/markup software).
  • Must be experienced/proficient user of MS Office (esp. Excel, Access, Word), MS Teams, MS Sharepoint preferred
  • A valid driver’s license is required.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary : $25 - $40

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