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Computer Aided Engineering Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

CAD Manager

Houston, TX ยท On-site

As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of ... Be our next CAD Manager! Your work environment at EXP In this role, you will be a part of the ...

CAD Designer

Frisco, TX ยท Hybrid

$25.25 - $34.75/hr

Prepare detailed drawings and layouts using BIM/CAD tools and engineering principles * Perform design tasks requiring fundamental engineering concepts with minimal direction * Coordinate with design ...

CAD Manager

Georgetown, TX ยท On-site

$70K - $110K/yr

The CAD Manager will oversee a team of CAD Drafters while ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and quality of engineering drawings used throughout the design and manufacturing process. This individual ...

CAD Designer

Frisco, TX ยท On-site

$25.25 - $34.75/hr

Prepare detailed drawings and layouts using BIM/CAD tools and engineering principles * Perform design tasks requiring fundamental engineering concepts with minimal direction * Coordinate with design ...

CAD Designer

Irving, TX ยท On-site

$35 - $50K/hr

Create CAD drawings * Assist Sr. Engineers/Designers perform special engineering project assignments YOUR PROFILE * Minimum 2 year degree in related field (Engineering, Drafting, CAD design, etc ...

Create CAD drawings * Assist Sr. Engineers/Designers perform special engineering project assignments YOUR PROFILE * Minimum 2 year degree in related field (Engineering, Drafting, CAD design, etc ...

CAD Designer

Richardson, TX ยท On-site

$28 - $34/hr

As a CAD Designer, you will be integral in transforming engineering concepts into detailed and precise digital designs. Your expertise will help us continue to deliver products that meet high ...

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CAD Designer

Harlingen, TX ยท On-site

$17 - $24/hr

CAD Designer - HVAC Position Overview As a CAD Designer - HVAC with a Modigent operating company ... This role combines technical expertise with collaboration across engineering, project management ...

... engineering best practices including version control, testing, and CI/CD BS in Computer Science or ... D tools Interest in AI/ML technologies Personal projects or internships involving full-stack ...

CAD Designer - HVAC Position Overview As a CAD Designer - HVAC with a Modigent operating company ... This role combines technical expertise with collaboration across engineering, project management ...

The company is scaling rapidly across engineering, manufacturing, and software, and this role sits ... The CAD Librarian is responsible for interpreting component data sheets submitted by engineers and ...

Autodesk CAD Drafter

Houston, TX ยท On-site

$33 - $40/hr

The Autodesk CAD Drafter plays a critical role in transforming conceptual designs and engineering ideas into precise technical drawings using Autodesk software. This position is responsible for ...

CAD Project Manager

Spring, TX ยท On-site

$98K - $113K/yr

Assign and monitor CAD Developers to ensure quality drawing development. Coordinate status updates and information exchange with customers. Serve as a technical advisor for drawing review and ...

Assign and monitor CAD Developers to ensure quality drawing development. Coordinate status updates and information exchange with customers. Serve as a technical advisor for drawing review and ...

Assign and monitor CAD Developers to ensure quality drawing development. Coordinate status updates and information exchange with customers. Serve as a technical advisor for drawing review and ...

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$58.7K

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How much do computer aided engineering jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for computer aided engineering in Texas is $58,673.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,800.00 and $67,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Computer Aided Engineering vs Mechanical Design Engineer?

AspectComputer Aided EngineeringMechanical Design Engineer
Primary FocusSimulation, analysis, and optimization of engineering products using software toolsDesigning and developing mechanical components and systems
Tools & SoftwareCAE software like ANSYS, Abaqus, SolidWorks SimulationCAD software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA
Work EnvironmentEngineering analysis labs, simulation centers, R&D departmentsDesign studios, manufacturing plants, product development teams
CredentialsEngineering degrees, certifications in CAE softwareMechanical engineering degrees, CAD certifications

Computer Aided Engineering focuses on analyzing and optimizing designs through simulation, while Mechanical Design Engineers create the actual mechanical components and systems. Both roles often collaborate but serve different stages of product development.

What are some common challenges faced by Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) professionals when working on multidisciplinary projects?

Computer Aided Engineering professionals often collaborate with teams from various engineering disciplines, such as mechanical, electrical, and materials engineering. One common challenge is ensuring seamless data integration and communication across different software platforms and engineering teams. Additionally, balancing accuracy and speed in simulations while meeting tight project deadlines can be demanding. To succeed, CAE professionals must be adaptable, proactive in problem-solving, and effective communicators who can translate complex simulation results for diverse stakeholders.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Engineer, you need a solid background in engineering principles, mathematics, and physics, usually supported by a relevant degree such as mechanical or aerospace engineering. Proficiency in CAE software tools like ANSYS, Abaqus, or SolidWorks Simulation, and knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python or MATLAB), are typically required. Critical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure accurate simulations, effective analysis, and successful collaboration on complex engineering projects.

What is computer aided engineering (CAE)?

Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) refers to the use of computer software to assist in engineering analysis tasks. It encompasses simulation, validation, and optimization of products and manufacturing tools. CAE tools are widely used for tasks such as finite element analysis (FEA), computational fluid dynamics (CFD), and multibody dynamics (MBD). These tools help engineers improve product designs, reduce prototyping costs, and shorten development cycles by predicting how products will behave in real-world conditions.
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Infographic showing various Computer Aided Engineering job openings in Texas as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,673 per year, or $28.2 per hour.
CAD Manager

CAD Manager

exp

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

At EXP, we're driven to provide innovative solutions for the world's built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators, and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP.

Are you ready to design your future?

Be our nextย CAD Manager!

Your work environment at EXP

In this role, you will be a part of theย Pipeline Engineeringย team, of theย Energy Services, based inย Houston Officeย and have the opportunity to work on the broad range ofย renewable,ย natural gas or oil projects.

What a day at EXP has in store for you

  • Lead and coordinate all CAD operations, including staff supervision, workload planning, and resource allocation.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain CAD standards, templates, and department-wide standard operating procedures.
  • Partner with Senior Drafting Technicians and CAD Leads to perform quality control reviews, ensuring deliverables comply with established standards and project requirements.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering and CAD teams to ensure alignment and consistency across engineering deliverables and client expectations.
  • Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to CAD staff to enhance design proficiency and build a high-performing, scalable team.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure CAD deliverables are completed on schedule and meet scope, quality, and regulatory requirements.
  • Prioritize tasks and balance team workload effectively to support shifting project demands and deadlines.
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D drawing productionย for pipeline related projects; including site-specific crossing drawings, construction typical drawings, site plan, grading plans, foundation, pipe supports, alignment sheets, property sketches and plats, and permit drawings.
  • Communicate regularly with project management and engineering leadership to report current workload, identify risks, and forecast upcoming CAD resource needs.
  • Occasional travel to other offices as needed for interaction with team members, clients, and project teams

What your experience looks like

  • A minimum of five (10-15) years of related professional experience.
  • Experience working on interstate oil/gas pipeline projects is required.
  • Understanding of AutoCAD Civil 3D in the context of preparingย site-specific crossing drawings, construction typical drawings, site plan, grading plans, foundation, pipe supports, alignment sheets, property sketches and plats, and permit drawings.
  • Understanding of how to integrate GIS data in CAD drawings to ensure all drawings are created using the latest approved project data from GIS.
  • Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD Plant 3D and Cadworx in the context of supporting overall facility deliverables in conjunction with piping designers.
  • Desired proficiency in building terrain models and generating profiles from civil survey and public data sources, preferably in both AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication.
  • Self-motivation to research and recommend new and innovative technologies.
  • Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work in a team environment.
  • Proficient knowledge of office productivity software including Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook
  • Bonus - Basic ability in using ESRI ArcGIS Pro to review, compile, query, and export data for use in CAD drawings.

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.

Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

What makes us different

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We're committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

Find out more about life at EXP by visitingย www.exp.com.

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression.ย 

Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us atย hrsupport@exp.comย and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.