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CAD Designer

Magnolia, TX ยท On-site

$23 - $32/hr

... design approval, shop fabrication, and field erection. Duties: ยท review and analyze project ... We design, engineer, fabricate, and install a variety of fabricated metal assemblies including ...

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA ยท On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Internal Design Review, Factory Design Review, Factory & Tooling CAD approval, creating and sharing ... Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or 2 years of Engineering experience in the workplace. * 2 years ...

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA ยท Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

Internal Design Review, Factory Design Review, Factory & Tooling CAD approval, creating and sharing ... Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or 2 years of Engineering experience in the workplace. * 2 years ...

Design Engineer

Seattle, WA ยท Hybrid

$70K - $80K/yr

Internal Design Review, Factory Design Review, Factory & Tooling CAD approval, creating and sharing ... Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or 2 years of Engineering experience in the workplace. * 2 years ...

Seats Design Engineer Lead

Everett, WA ยท On-site

$115K - $175K/yr

Perform engineering design approvals (design/approval authority) and task scheduling (such as detailed schedule of a given task per program requirements). * Perform engineering projects scope review ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for design approval engineer in the United States is $50.69, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.18 and $61.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CAD Designer

Magnolia, TX โ€ข On-site

Gulf Coast Railings
Constructionย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$23 - $32/hr

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Job Description:

CAD drafters are responsible for transforming construction document designs using cad programs to develop accurate models and working drawings for design approval, shop fabrication, and field erection.

Duties:

ยท review and analyze project drawings and specifications

ยท develop 3d cad models based on project data

ยท generate accurate working drawings for design approval, shop fabrication, and field erection

ยท provide timely technichal assistance to the project team

ยท excercise good judgment in interpreting construction documents based on design intent

ยท understand and implement best practice procedures into plans

ยท communicate design conflicts in written form

ยท know and implement local and international safety codes (ada, ibc, tas, aisc, osha)

ยท visit construction sites to pull field dimensions and record as built conditions

ยท identify potential scope conflicts, convey conflicts effectively, and develop solutions

ยท review generated plans for completeness and accuracy

ยท organize, plan, and prioritize work

ยท maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and research

Requirements:

ยท direct experience proficiency with autocad inventor

ยท minimum 2 years of cad experience

ยท associates degree, certificate in drafting or equivalent experience

ยท working understanding of metal materials / fabrication processes

ยท experience with architectural detailing is a plus

ยท proficient in math calculations (arithmatic, geometry, and trigonometry)

ยท able to read and understand construction documents

ยท computer literatate with intermediate knowledge of ms office products

ยท good organizational and communication skills

Benefits:

ยท competitive salary

ยท paid vacation

ยท health benefits package

ยท 401K

ยท opportunity for advancement

Company Description
Gulf Coast Railings is an ornamental metal fabrication company focused on the commercial construction market in the greater Houston area. We design, engineer, fabricate, and install a variety of fabricated metal assemblies including stainless steel, aluminum, decorative steel, and bronze. Projects vary in size and scope from small tenant build outs to ground up high rise construction.
Company Description
Gulf Coast Railings is an ornamental metal fabrication company focused on the commercial construction market in the greater Houston area. We design, engineer, fabricate, and install a variety of fabricated metal assemblies including stainless steel, aluminum, decorative steel, and bronze. Projects vary in size and scope from small tenant build outs to ground up high rise construction.