Process Design Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering (LJC) is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, engineering, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

Clayco is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Process Drafter 3 to support the delivery of industrial projects across a variety of markets. This role is ideal for an early-career professional looking to develop technical drafting and process design skills while working alongside multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.

You will assist in producing technical design documentation and drafting deliverables to support project execution while developing expertise in Plant3D smart P&ID drafting and industrial process systems.

The Specifics of the Role

• Assist in the delivery of industrial process design projects across multiple phases of execution
  
• Support the preparation of multi-disciplined 2D drafting deliverables for industrial facilities and systems
  
• Produce technical work products and drawings that align with client and project requirements
  
• Develop and enhance Plant3D smart P&ID drafting capabilities to support project execution strategies
  
• Coordinate with engineering, design, and construction teams to ensure accurate and timely deliverables
  
• Assist with updating and maintaining process drawings, layouts, and documentation
  
• Participate in design coordination meetings and project reviews
  
• Support quality control efforts by reviewing drafting standards and project documentation
  
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and evolving design workflows

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred
  
• 0–3 years of experience in process design, drafting, industrial design, or related technical work
  
• Basic understanding of industrial process systems and engineering documentation
  
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or Plant3D preferred
  
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Willingness to learn and develop technical process design expertise
  
• Some Things You Should Know
  
• Our clients and projects are nationwide
  
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does
  
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs
  
• The pace is fast

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal
  
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1)
  
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5)
  
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3)
  
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more

Compensation

• Compensation for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $75,000 annually (not adjusted for location).