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How much do 3d engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for 3d engineering in the United States is $62,977.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,000.00 and $72,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3D Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 3D Engineer, you need strong skills in spatial reasoning, CAD modeling, and a background in engineering or a related technical field. Proficiency with industry-standard software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or CATIA, and relevant certifications such as Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP), are typically required. Creativity, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork are standout soft skills for this position. These skills are crucial for designing accurate models, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative engineering solutions.

What are some typical challenges faced by 3D Engineers when working on cross-functional project teams?

3D Engineers often collaborate with designers, product managers, and manufacturing teams, which can present challenges such as aligning differing priorities, managing tight deadlines, and ensuring that 3D models meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. Effective communication is crucial to translate technical details for non-engineering colleagues and to incorporate feedback efficiently. Additionally, adapting to rapidly evolving 3D software tools and maintaining model accuracy under changing project scopes are common hurdles faced in this role.

What is 3D engineering?

3D engineering is a multidisciplinary field that involves designing, creating, and analyzing three-dimensional objects or models using computer-aided design (CAD) software and other digital tools. It is widely used in industries such as manufacturing, architecture, automotive, aerospace, and entertainment for product development, prototyping, and visualization. 3D engineers work on both the technical and creative aspects of projects, collaborating closely with other professionals to bring ideas from concept to reality.

What is the difference between 3D Engineering vs 3D Modeling?

Aspect3D Engineering3D Modeling
Required SkillsEngineering principles, CAD software, technical analysisArtistic design, creativity, modeling software proficiency
Work EnvironmentEngineering firms, manufacturing, product developmentAnimation studios, game design, visual effects
CertificationsEngineering degrees, CAD certificationsPortfolio, software certifications

While both roles involve 3D software, 3D Engineering focuses on technical design, functionality, and engineering analysis, often requiring engineering credentials. 3D Modeling emphasizes artistic creation and visual aesthetics, typically used in entertainment and design industries. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or project focus.

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Infographic showing various 3D Engineering job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Temporary, 23% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,977 per year, or $30.3 per hour.
3D Plant Designer - Engineering

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 hours ago


Job description

Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry leading practices.  ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Risk Management, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, Energy & Sustainability, and Talent Management.  We help forward thinking clients solve problems and improve operations. 
Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.  Our Services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies and people delivering value. 
ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at www.ProSidian.com.

Job Description

This service supports Environmental Management Sector Clients and ProSidian Team Members (# FTe's: 1) work as part of a Engagement Team Cadre (Labor Category 30062) to fulfil T&M - Time and Materials (T&M) requirements. 

The Drafter/Cad Operator II as a  SCA Grade position.

3D Plant Designer - Engineering Candidates shall work to support requirements for Technical General Support Services (GSSC) related to NAICS: 541690 - Environmental Consulting Services,  NAICS: 541690 - Scientific and Technical Consulting Services - Energy, and NAICS: 591690 - Professional Scientific Technical Consulting Services and

This operator prepares various drawings computer models of such units as construction projects or parts and assemblies, including various views, sectional profiles, irregular or reverse curves, hidden lines, and small or intricate details.  Work requires use of most of the conventional drafting and CAD techniques and a working knowledge of the terms and procedures of the occupation.  The Draft/CAD Operator II makes arithmetic computations using standard formulas.  Familiar or recurring work as assigned in general terms.  Unfamiliar assignments include information on methods, procedures, sources of information, and precedents to follow.  Simple revisions to existing drawings or computer models may be assigned with a verbal explanation of the desired results.  More complex revisions are produced from sketches, computer models or specifications that clearly depict the desired product.  Typical assignments include:  a.  Preparing several views of a simple gear system from a layout and manual references and obtaining dimensions and tolerances from manuals and by measuring the layout.  b.  Preparing and revising detail and design drawings for such projects as the construction and installation of electrical or electronic equipment, plant wiring, and the manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards.  Drawings typically include details of mountings, frames, guards, or other accessories; conduit layouts; or wiring diagrams indicating transformer sizes, conduit locations and mountings.  c.  Drawing base and elevation views, sections, and details of new bridges or other structures, revising complete sets of roadway drawings for highway construction projects, or preparing block maps, indicating water and sewage line locations.  Create models of equipment in Smart Plant 3D

Layout piping in a safe, constructible, and maintainable fashion

Create and place pipe supports as required

Create and modify piping and support drawings

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Qualifications

The 3D Plant Designer - Engineering shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position. Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

Required Qualifications are commensurate with functional and technical requirements of the Drafter/Cad Operator II position. Minimum Education are commensurate with functional and technical requirements of the Drafter/Cad Operator II position. Base Experience/Skills are commensurate with functional and technical requirements of the Drafter/Cad Operator II position. Standard Work Hours are commensurate with functional and technical requirements of the Drafter/Cad Operator II position. Area Security Access/Security Clearance are commensurate with functional and technical requirements of the Drafter/Cad Operator II position. Minimum of 3 years experience in SmartPlant 3D with 2+ years Design experience specifically with piping design

Proficiency in Smart Sketch

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software

Must have the ability to work independently with guidance from a Lead Designer

Must have the ability to work 40 hours per week

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency in Microstation

Cryogenic design experience

Experience checking drawings for other Designers

Modeling of other equipment types, pipe supports, and structures

U.S.  Citizenship Required - You must be a United States Citizen

Excellent oral and written communication skills (This employer participates in the e-Verify program)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, & Adobe)

All ProSidian staff must be determined eligible for a "Facility Access Authorization" (also referred to as an "Employment Authorization") by the USG's designated Security Office.

Other Requirements and Conditions of Employment Apply

May be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement

Must be able to submit to and qualify for varying levels of background investigative requirements, up to a Top Secret or DOE "Q" clearance.

TRAVEL:  Occasional travel may be required to attend meetings, events, site visits, or other training requirements.  Travel is coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, as allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.  LOCATION:  Work shall be conducted at or in proximity to Savannah River Site / Aiken, South Carolina

Additional Information

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed; establish, manage, pursue, and fulfill annual goals and objectives with at least three (3) Goals for each of the firms Eight Prosidian Global Competencies [1 - Personal Effectiveness | 2 - Continuous Learning | 3 - Leadership | 4 - Client Service | 5 - Business Management | 6 - Business Development | 7 - Technical Expertise | 8 - Innovation & Knowledge Sharing (Thought Leadership)]; and to support all business development and other efforts on behalf of ProSidian Consulting.

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools -  understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

ProSidian Employee Benefits and Highlights: Your good health and well-being are important to ProSidian Consulting. At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. That's why we are also pleased to offer the Employee Benefits Program, designed to promote your health and personal welfare. Our growing list of benefits currently include the following for Full Time Employees:

  • Competitive Compensation: Pay range begins in the competitive ranges with Group Health Benefits, Pre-tax Employee Benefits, and Performance Incentives. For medical and dental benefits, the Company contributes a fixed dollar amount each month towards the plan you elect. Contributions are deducted on a Pre-tax basis.
  • Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian partners with BC/BS, to offer a range of medical plans, including high-deductible health plans or PPOs. ||| Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian dental carriers - Delta, Aetna, Guardian, and MetLife.
  • Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits: ProSidian offers high/low vision plans through 2 carriers: Aetna and VSP.
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plans help you save for your retirement for eligible employees. A range of investment options are available with a personal financial planner to assist you. The Plan is a pre-tax Safe Harbor 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.
  • Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits: Eligible employees use PTO for vacation, a doctor's appointment, or any number of events in your life. Currently these benefits include Vacation/Sick days - 2 weeks/3 days | Holidays - 10 ProSidian and Government Days are given.
  • Pre-Tax Payment Programs: Pre-Tax Payment Programs currently exist in the form of a Premium Only Plan (POP). These Plans offer a full Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan and a tax benefit for eligible employees.
  • Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans: We want you to achieve financial success. We offer a Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plan through The Corporate Perks Benefit Program. This provides special discounts for eligible employees on products and services you buy on a daily basis.
  • Security Clearance: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are Security Clearance requirements for Engagement Teams handling sensitive Engagements in the Federal Marketplace. A Security Clearance is a valued asset in your professional portfolio and adds to your credentials.
  • ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program: ProSidian Consulting will pay up to 5k for all referrals employed for 90 days for candidates submitted through our Referral Program.
  • Performance Incentives: Due to the nature of our consulting engagements there are performance incentives associated with each new client that each employee works to pursue and support.
  • Flexible Spending Account: FSAs  help you pay for eligible out-of-pocket health care and dependent day care expenses on a pre-tax basis. You determine your projected expenses for the Plan Year and then elect to set aside a portion of each paycheck into your FSA.
  • Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance: If you want extra protection for yourself and your eligible dependents, you have the option to elect supplemental life insurance. D&D covers death or dismemberment from an accident only.
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance: Disability insurance plans are designed to provide income protection while you recover from a disability.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - See Below Instructions On The Best Way To Apply

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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