What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior CAD Drafter position at Solstice Advanced Materials?
Job Description
The ISC Capital Engineering group is seeking a CAD Drafter / CAD Draftsman to provide technical drafting and design support for capital projects across Solstice Advanced Materials’ manufacturing network. This position may be based in Baton Rouge or Geismar, LA; Colonial Heights, VA; or Houston, TX, and reports to the Director of Engineering and Process Automation.
Responsibilities
The CAD Draftsman is responsible for providing CAD and drafting support for engineering, operations, and capital project activities across Solstice industrial facilities.
Key Responsibilities
You Must Have
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The annual base salary range for this position is $94,000-104,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
POSTING DEADLINE
“The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.” Posting Date: 03/02/2026.
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About Us
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .
The ISC Capital Engineering group is seeking a CAD Drafter / CAD Draftsman to provide technical drafting and design support for capital projects across Solstice Advanced Materials’ manufacturing network. This position may be based in Baton Rouge or Geismar, LA; Colonial Heights, VA; or Houston, TX, and reports to the Director of Engineering and Process Automation.
Responsibilities
The CAD Draftsman is responsible for providing CAD and drafting support for engineering, operations, and capital project activities across Solstice industrial facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support design activities through Pre‑FEED, FEED, detailed design, construction support, and startup/commissioning phases.
- Create, revise, and maintain accurate engineering drawings in accordance with site standards, engineering requirements, and applicable industry codes.
- Perform work while collaborating frequently with multiple engineering disciplines and plant functions.
- Develop and maintain engineering drawings using AutoCAD in alignment with industrial facility standards and drawing conventions.
- Prepare and update drawings including P&IDs, PFDs, plot plans, general arrangements, and discipline‑specific deliverables.
- Demonstrate proficiency in at least one discipline, such as piping, electrical, instrumentation, CSA (Civil/Structural/Architectural), or fixed equipment (tanks and vessels).
- Translate engineering sketches, redlines, field notes, and verbal instructions into accurate, production‑ready drawings.
- Interpret and accurately represent industrial process equipment and systems, with emphasis on piping, instrumentation, and electrical components.
- Apply ISA 5.1 Instrumentation and Control System Symbology correctly within drawings.
- Utilize basic engineering concepts, drafting standards, and drawing control practices common to industrial facilities.
- Perform field walkdowns to verify existing conditions and confirm drawing accuracy.
- Support verification and updating of drawings and records in preparation for Process Hazard Analyses (PHA) and following completion of Management of Change (MOC) activities.
- Incorporate field‑verified information into as‑built documentation.
- Support the check‑out and check‑in of drawings for updates and revisions.
- Process drawing transmittals and maintain organized, traceable CAD files and records.
- Ensure all drawings meet internal drafting standards and quality expectations.
- Work closely with Process Engineering, Reliability Engineering, Project Engineering, Process Controls Engineering, Process Safety, and plant operations personnel.
- Communicate effectively with corporate support functions, external contractors, and front‑line workers.
- Mentor, coach, and provide technical guidance to junior team members.
- Proactively identify issues, ask questions, and contribute to problem‑solving discussions.
- World‑class safety performance on all assigned projects.
- High accuracy and completeness of design deliverables
- Compliance with applicable codes, standards, budgets, and schedules
- Reduced field rework, design conflicts, and change orders
You Must Have
- Associate’s degree in CAD Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience; alternatively, 8 years of relevant experience in an engineering firm or industrial manufacturing environment (chemical, petrochemical, or similar)
- Willingness to travel up to 10%, as required
- Experience with 2D AutoCAD and MicroStation, as well as 3D modeling tools
- Familiarity with Bluebeam software, Documentum, and drawing management systems (e.g., Vault)
- Proficiency in developing P&IDs and general arrangement drawings
- Strong understanding of drafting principles, standards, and symbology
- Knowledge of current construction and manufacturing practices
- AutoCAD drafting certification or related technical certifications
- Understanding of interdisciplinary workflows, schedule constraints, and deliverable requirements
- Ability to estimate task durations and manage assigned work efficiently
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
- Self‑starter with a results‑driven mindset and strong bias for action
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer-subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The annual base salary range for this position is $94,000-104,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
POSTING DEADLINE
“The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.” Posting Date: 03/02/2026.
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About Us
About Solstice Advanced Materials
Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials .
Salary : $94,000 - $104,000