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Design Engineer

The Davis Companies
Decatur, AL Contractor
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/23/2026

Sr. Mechanical Designer (Contract-to-Hire)

We are partnering with a growing engineering organization seeking a Sr. Mechanical Designer to support industrial and manufacturing projects. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for an experienced designer with strong piping, equipment layout, and plant design experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop piping layouts, equipment arrangements, and mechanical design packages for industrial projects.
  • Create and maintain detailed 2D and 3D CAD drawings in accordance with company, customer, and industry standards.
  • Review project specifications and design requirements to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Generate complete drawing packages, including revisions and as-built documentation.
  • Perform design-related calculations and engineering analyses to support design validation.
  • Participate in design reviews and collaborate with engineering, operations, and project teams.
  • Conduct field verification and site walks as required to support project execution.

Qualifications

  • Experience in mechanical design and drafting within industrial, manufacturing, process, or heavy industrial environments.
  • Strong knowledge of:
  • Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
  • Piping isometrics
  • Piping plans and elevations
  • Equipment layouts
  • Structural and foundation drawings
  • Ventilation and utility systems
  • Ability to read, interpret, and modify existing P&IDs and piping isometric drawings.
  • Experience routing new piping systems and modifying existing process piping.
  • Familiarity with industrial process equipment and plant layouts.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD design software.
  • Experience with structural platforms, pipe racks, concrete structures, or stormwater/drainage systems is a plus.
  • Chemical, process, or manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Preferred Background

  • Industrial plant design
  • Process piping systems
  • Chemical or manufacturing facilities
  • Multi-discipline engineering project environments

This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging industrial projects while contributing to the design and execution of complex facility and process improvements.

Salary : $50 - $70

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