Junior Designer

Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc•Flowood, MS

21h

About The Position

The Junior Designer of Engineering Projects provides drafting and design support for capital projects across a national network of asphalt manufacturing facilities. Working under the guidance of senior designers and engineers, this role produces accurate 2D/3D drawings, assists with design coordination, and supports document control processes. This is a hands‑on developmental role ideal for individuals beginning a career in industrial design within a plant engineering environment.

Requirements

Technical certificate or associate degree in Drafting/Design, Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field.
0–2 years experience; internship or exposure to industrial/plant environments is a plus.
Basic proficiency in AutoCAD, Plant 3D, or similar drafting/modeling tools.
Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn industrial drafting standards.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced project environment with shifting priorities.
Travel as required to perform facility site visits, field data gathering, and laser scanning of necessary information to assist in as-building, scope development, project reviews, and development of modified or new drawings.

Responsibilities

Prepare and update drawings including P&IDs, piping layouts, equipment arrangements, civil/structural details, and electrical/instrumentation schematics.
Assist with development of 3D models for piping, equipment, and structural elements.
Incorporate redlines, field markups, and vendor information into design packages.
Operate laser scanning equipment and process scan data utilizing FARO Scene software
Support engineering teams on capital and maintenance projects from conceptual design through IFC and as‑built stages.
Help assemble design deliverables, drawing packages, and document submittals.
Participate in site walkdowns, measurements, and data collection under supervision.
Follow established drafting standards, templates, file structures, and naming conventions.
Perform basic self-checking of work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Maintain alignment with corporate document control processes for versioning and revisions.
Work closely with senior designers, engineers, project managers, and plant personnel.
Participate in interdisciplinary design coordination meetings.
Communicate status updates, potential issues, and needed clarifications.