What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Designer position at Sterling Engineering?
Title: Senior Designer – Oil & Steel Manufacturing
Location: Merrillville, IN (On-site)
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Shift/Hours: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Base Salary: $85,000 – $115,000 (DOE)
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; 401(k); Paid Holidays; Career Growth Opportunities
About the Opportunity
An engineering organization is seeking a Senior Designer with experience in oil or steel manufacturing to support complex design projects. This role involves preparing construction documents, developing layouts, performing calculations, and ensuring compliance with client and internal standards. The position offers collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and exposure to field work, point cloud data, and 3D modeling.
Job Duties
• Complete layouts for projects ranging from simple to complex independently.
• Determine design criteria, drawing sequences, and sectioning for system components.
• Update P&IDs and select or modify standard details.
• Perform calculations, measurements, and prepare material documentation.
• Develop complete discipline drawing packages and ensure compliance with client and internal standards.
• Review and check work of other designers within the discipline.
• Coordinate with project team members to ensure overall project progress.
• Conduct field walkdowns and produce sketches as needed.
Qualifications
• Minimum of 7 years of design experience in the oil or steel manufacturing industries.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, including 3D modeling.
• Experience working with point cloud scans.
• Strong understanding of design criteria, material specifications, and construction documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
Salary : $85,000 - $115,000