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Mechanical Piping Designer - Power Generation

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Waukesha, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
Job Title: Piping & Mechanical CAD Designer

Location: REMOTE with quarterly travel to Wisconsin

Industry: Engineering / Energy / Industrial Projects

Contract: 6-12 months with potential for permanent hire

Pay Rate: 50-70/hr plus OT pay and FULL BENEFITS

Join a fast-paced engineering team as a Piping & Mechanical CAD Designer, where you'll play a key role in creating high-quality 3D models and 2D drawings that bring complex industrial projects to life. From early design concepts to final as-built surveys, your expertise will directly support engineers, site teams, and project success.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop 3D models and detailed drawings for piping systems, equipment layouts, and fabrication parts.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to ensure accurate designs from concept through construction.
  • Support proposals and pre-tender activities with initial layouts and design input.
  • Produce full design deliverables including:
    • P&ID diagrams
    • General arrangements (plan, elevation, isometric)
    • Fabrication and skid drawings
    • Equipment and materials lists
  • Conduct site surveys and as-built verifications.
  • Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors, and site personnel to resolve design issues.
  • Maintain CAD systems and develop a library of reusable design components.
  • Mentor junior designers and contribute to team training and performance goals.
Requirements

  • 7 years of experience in piping and mechanical CAD design within industrial or energy-related sectors.
  • Strong skills in AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD P&ID, and Navisworks.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and 3D solid modeling.
  • Associate degree in CAD Technology or equivalent hands-on experience.
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and adaptability.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • ADDA (American Design Drafting Association) certification.
  • Experience with Revit or Inventor.

This is a dynamic opportunity for a detail-oriented CAD professional to influence large-scale engineering projects from the ground up. If you're looking to apply your design skills in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment—this role is for you.

Apply today to be a key player in delivering industrial solutions.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

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