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Middough Inc.

Lead Piping Designer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

Champion of the 3D model and coordinate with fellow engineering and architect leads to ensure a ... May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites. * This ...

Middough Inc.

Lead Piping Designer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

Champion of the 3D model and coordinate with fellow engineering and architect leads to ensure a ... May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites. * This ...

Middough Inc.

Lead Piping Designer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Champion of the 3D model and coordinate with fellow engineering and architect leads to ensure a ... May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites. * This ...

Continental Hydraulics

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Mechanical Designer

Shakopee, MN · On-site

$70K - $78K/yr

Essential Responsibilities · Create 3D CAD models, schematics and prints of essential hydraulic ... car and travel worksites. · Work environment is office setting. Proper PPE is required in the ...

Hyliion

NX CAD Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$26.75 - $37/hr

... into detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications. Utilizing expertise in CAD modeling ... Ability to travel domestically, either by plane or car.

Sonny's Enterprises LLC

Mechanical Designer

Savage, MN · On-site

$69K - $85K/yr

We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for ... Utilize advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 3D models and engineering drawings.

Sonny's Enterprises LLC

Mechanical Designer

Savage, MN · On-site

$69K - $85K/yr

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts ... Utilize advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 3D models and engineering drawings.

Sonny's Enterprises LLC

Mechanical Designer

Savage, MN

$69K - $85K/yr

We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for ... Utilize advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 3D models and engineering drawings.

Sonny's Enterprises LLC

Mechanical Designer

Glendale, MN · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for ... Utilize advanced computer-aided design (CAD) software to create 3D models and engineering drawings.

Fuji Semec Inc.

Drafter / Designer

Plattsburgh, NY · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

Develop designs, create 3D models, prepares, sketches, concepts, (shop) drawings. material ... Specific areas of design include: rail car door systems, mounting equipment, mechanical systems ...

Hyliion

NX CAD Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$26.75 - $37/hr

... into detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications. Utilizing expertise in CAD modeling ... Ability to travel domestically, either by plane or car. Benefits: * Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP ...

Hyliion

NX CAD Designer

Austin, TX · On-site

$26.75 - $37/hr

... into detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications. Utilizing expertise in CAD modeling ... Ability to travel domestically, either by plane or car. Benefits: * Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP ...

IMMI

Sr. CAD Designer

Westfield, IN · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

IMMI's safety products are found worldwide on car seats, heavy trucks, school buses, recreational ... Translate design intent into detailed 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings using ...

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As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for 3d car designer in the United States is $28.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.95 and $36.06 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A 3D Car Designer is a professional who uses specialized software to create detailed three-dimensional models of cars. These models are used for various purposes, including concept visualization, prototyping, animation, and virtual reality experiences. 3D Car Designers often work closely with automotive engineers and product designers to ensure their models are both visually appealing and technically feasible. Their work is essential in the early stages of car development, helping to bring innovative vehicle concepts to life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 3D car designer?

To thrive as a 3D Car Designer, you need strong skills in automotive design principles, 3D modeling, and a degree in industrial or transportation design. Mastery of industry-standard software like Autodesk Alias, Blender, or CATIA, and familiarity with rendering and visualization tools, are typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and effective communication help you collaborate with engineers and translate concepts into compelling designs. These skills ensure innovative, functional, and visually appealing vehicles that meet both aesthetic and engineering standards.

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As a 3D Car Designer, one of the main challenges is merging artistic vision with practical engineering requirements. Designers must create visually appealing concepts while ensuring their designs are feasible for manufacturing, meet safety standards, and adhere to aerodynamics and ergonomic guidelines. This often involves close collaboration with engineers and frequent revisions to align aesthetic ideas with technical limitations. Staying updated on the latest automotive trends and technologies also helps designers innovate within these constraints.

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Lead Piping Designer

Middough Inc.

Downers Grove, IL • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Lead Piping Designer - Life Sciences Position and Responsibilities
As a Lead Piping Designer with Middough, you will directly execute technical design as well as lead resources to execute piping tasks within multi-discipline design projects. The Lead Piping Designer will also work closely with the Piping Department Manager to plan and execute piping work on projects and to utilize shared resources effectively. The Lead Piping Designer is a client facing role that takes technical ownership of the piping and layout design and helps drive "big picture" project objectives within a design environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Establish designs consistent with piping good practices, client requirements / specifications and conformance to Codes & Standards.
  • Apply standard drafting techniques to generate and interpret drawings in support of assigned projects and provide guidance and leadership to drafters to ensure that all established Company and client design standards and practices are followed.
  • Generate design and detail drawings including orthographic plans / sections and isometrics to support Discipline Leads.
  • Generate pipe support details.
  • Revise and maintain Piping Line Lists and P&ID's.
  • Revise and maintain equipment drawings and models.
  • Revise and maintain project Navisworks models.
  • Generate piping and equipment models using Autodesk Plant3D and CADWorx for assigned projects.
  • Communicate effectively across multiple departments, project clients and suppliers to obtain project related information.
  • Drive the implementation of piping specifications related to the project or client and contributes to finalizing project CAD and design standards.
  • Manage and maintain the project documentation such as flat files, reference / stick files, online shared digital files and CAD drawings.
  • Champion of the 3D model and coordinate with fellow engineering and architect leads to ensure a layout design that considers all vendor and company disciplines designs.
  • Plan, facilitate, and conduct 3D model design reviews.
  • Develop piping construction scope of work documents.

Education, Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will possess the following:
  • Associate Degree in a technical discipline or equivalent, highly preferred but not required.
  • Accredited Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is highly valued, but not required.
  • Experience in at least one of the following Life Science Industries is required: Agro-Industrial, Food & Beverage or Pharmaceutical.
  • 10+ years of experience in designing sanitary piping systems, piping designs working with isos, creating engineering and / or construction packages, field sketching, and field visits / assignments.
  • Working knowledge of Codes and Standards.
  • Revit and MicroStation experience are a plus, but not required.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail abilities.
  • Strong multitasking and organizational abilities for efficiency.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing duties of this position, the successful candidate will:
  • Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop or kneel, bend or twist, use repeating motions that may include the wrists/hands/fingers and talk and hear.
  • Frequently use up-close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Should not expect adverse environmental conditions within company offices.
  • May be exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as climbing ladders and/or stairs, extreme heat and/or cold, and/or poor air quality) if or when on-site at a client facility. Noise levels may be moderate to high at various client sites, hearing protection may be required and/or provided. Safety protections provided by the client and/or company are required to be used and followed.
  • May require occasional car or air travel to other company locations or client sites.
  • This position requires the candidate/employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license in their state of residence and auto insurance coverage.

About Middough
Middough Inc. (Middough), founded in 1950, is a leading professional engineering, architecture and project solutions company providing services to a broad spectrum of Fortune 500 clients in nine core industries with offices across the Central, Midwest and Northeast regions. Our diversified team is our greatest asset, and they are challenged with a large variety of interesting projects, management and technical development opportunities and team building experiences. Middough employs the best and brightest individuals who share our passion for excellence and who are dedicated to client satisfaction, quality service, safety awareness and professional development.
What Middough Offers
We offer a growth and learning culture which encourages and supports employee development through a wide variety of tools and resources such as the company Learning Management System, Middough Learning Center. Middough provides an opportunity to bring your talents and expertise to a successful and growing organization for your career advancement goals. Additionally, we offer a highly competitive compensation and the following comprehensive benefits package, based on eligibility and plan terms/changes:
  • A hybrid work model for work-life flexibility (based on business and client needs)
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • Company paid Short/Long Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and Travel insurance
  • Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off, Company Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid Certifications and Registrations (as applicable)
  • Employee Assistance Program

Middough participates in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Social Security Administration (SSA) E-Verify program to confirm work authorization.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors or any other protected characteristic under protected by federal, state, or local laws. Middough does not support sponsorship for any applicant that requires an employment visa (i.e., H-1B) to work lawfully in the US.

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