Designer III

Job Summary

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

We are proud to share that CECO was named one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Companies for 2025 and that Forbes recognized CECO as one of America’s Most Successful Small‑Cap Companies for 2026, marking our third consecutive year on the Forbes list. CECO Environmental is a publicly traded company on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) under the ticker CECO, reflecting our strong growth, financial performance, and commitment to delivering value to shareholders.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Industrial Air Solutions plays a critical role in delivering specialized air solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Design Drafter III is responsible for developing product designs and fabrication drawings packages. This position will design thermal oxidizers manufactured by our Company and other companies. This position will facilitate internal workflow, as required. This position collaborates in person and remotely with Project Management and Engineering professionals to develop design concepts and engineering documents

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Receives, reviews, and interprets project requirements and design information including but not limited to Scope of Work (SOW), Engineering Specification Reviews (ESR), Calculations, Placement Sketch, Construction Notes, Controls Component Spec (& Control’s location on vessel), and Internals order forms to complete designs.
• Provides a timely and accurate response to all inquiries.
• Interacts closely with both Project Engineers and Manufacturing Personnel to meet customer needs.
• Produces 3D Parts, Assemblies, and Layouts created in CAD, General Arrangement (GA) and Fabrication drawings, Bills of Materials, and prototype designs to support customer requirements, using AutoDesk Inventor for modeling and drafting.
• Makes necessary corrections to existing drawings following quality review process.
• Determines appropriate methods to create drawings using either a CAD template customized to the client’s requirements, a standard template designed for the specific type of work, or by updating an existing CAD file.
• Reviews drawings from other drafters to ensure alignment with scoping and corporate drafting standards.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• An associate degree in Drafting or CAD Technology with 3-5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above (8 years of demonstrated experience in a mechanical engineering field in lieu of degree).
• Working proficiency with AutoDesk Inventor is required.
• Prior experience in the Engineering design is helpful.

• Have a basic understanding of controls and instrumentation, ability to take concept to design.
• Have a basic understanding of welding processes, callouts, and applications.

Travel Requirements (Requirement):

• Incumbents are expected to travel as needed to support assigned business lines(s) and must have the ability to travel across borders.

ADA Requirements:

Work Environment This position is located at our home office in Addison, TX. The candidate must be self-motivated and able to manage boundaries between work and personal life effectively. Minimal physical requirements, primarily computer use, and communication via virtual platforms, are necessary. Flexibility to adapt to occasional scheduled video meetings and collaborative tasks is essential.

Physical Demands

Positions in this function typically require standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Concentrated mental and/or visual attention. The work involves performing complex tasks to very close accuracy and quality specifications, or a high degree of hand and eye coordination for sustained periods.

Compliance with company attendance standards.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of forces constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel

We Offer:

At CECO, we are committed to a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their unique experiences and perspectives. We believe a diverse and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas and diversity of thoughts, that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers.

ABOUT US

CECO’s Commitment to Our People

At CECO, our people are at the center of everything we do. Whether you’re a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring opportunities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with CECO.

ABOUT CECO

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.

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