Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades (CM&U) CAD Designer

Penn Entertainment • Houston, TX

5h • Onsite

About The Position

PROENERGY is seeking a CM&U CAD Designer to create electrical, controls, and mechanical deliverables for its Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades projects in the power industry. The role works within a single-team approach alongside Engineering, Procurement, Document Controls, and Operations, with a focus on ownership and high-quality deliverables. The position is based in person at the Houston, Texas office and reports to the Director of CM&U.

The designer creates and checks drawings and related documentation, ensuring information is accurate, complete, and compliant with customer requirements, applicable codes, and quality processes. The role involves coordination with engineers, project managers, designers, and field personnel, monitoring assignment progress, and meeting deadlines. Work is performed during normal operating hours, with overtime and weekends as required.

Requirements

• Trade school diploma or equivalent, or five years of work experience in a similar working capacity.
• At least 3 years of experience creating mechanical component and assembly drawings, bills of materials, P&ID drawings, electrical drawings, control system drawings, and 3D drawings in a heavy industrial, power generation, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities to meet short- and long-term deadlines.
• Experience with computer-aided drafting principles, geometric tolerancing fundamentals, and established design standards for manufacturing designs.
• Experience using Inventor 2022–2026 and AutoCAD 2D applications.
• Experience using Microsoft Suite programs.
• Technical competence, including understanding of software, hardware, and networks.
• Proficiency with measuring tools and measurement theory, including tape measures, calipers, micrometers, and levels.
• Proficiency in geometry, trigonometry, and basic business arithmetic.
• Basic written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to present complex information clearly to employees, management, and clients.
• Ability to apply knowledge independently, ensure quality-program compliance, support continuous improvement, and promote a quality-oriented culture.
• Ability to learn and effectively use new design software programs.
• Adaptability, collaboration, comfort with change and ambiguity, and systems-thinking ability.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary project team.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and perform work safely and effectively.
• Ability to work normal operating hours and overtime and weekends as required.
• Fluency in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension.
• US work authorization; candidates requiring sponsorship for a work-authorized visa will not be considered.
• Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in an engineering-related field.

Responsibilities

• Design products for ease of manufacturing and high reliability while meeting customer and applicable code requirements.
• Check engineering design drawings, parts lists, and cut sheets for accuracy and completeness against manufacturing shop drawings, and notify the Engineer of non-conformances or information gaps.
• Accurately reproduce provided information in drawing sets for shop and field fabrication and assembly.
• Process engineering change notices (ECRNs) and non-conformance reports (NCRs) efficiently and consistently, and ensure booked orders for standard designs have complete documentation.
• Attend design review and project kickoff meetings as required.
• Monitor and report the status of design assignments and meet assigned work deadlines.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with other departments and CM&U engineers.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, designers, and field personnel to resolve design or drawing issues and achieve project goals.
• Support quality program compliance, continuous improvement, and department processes and standards.
• Provide guidance on department design guides, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
• Perform work safely and follow oral and written instructions, warning signs, equipment-use guidance, and other policies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance at minimal cost to the employee.
• Dental insurance at minimal cost to the employee.
• Vision insurance at minimal cost to the employee.
• Life and disability insurance at minimal cost to the employee.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED