Structural Designer II – Heavy Industrial Equipment, Hot Exhaust Ducting

CECO Environmental Corporation

. Prepare 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, and material take-offs for heavy industrial equipment and ducting systems .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficient in 3D CAD modeling and fabrication drawing preparation for heavy industrial equipment, with a strong understanding of thermal expansion and mechanical loading principles. Experienced in coordinating ducting layouts and collaborating with engineering and project management teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

3D CAD ModelingFabrication Drawing PreparationIndustrial Ductwork DesignAutodesk® Inventor ProficiencyGeometric and Material Calculations

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Hard Skills

3D CAD ModelingFabrication Drawing PreparationGeometric CalculationsMaterial Quantity CalculationsThermal Expansion ConceptsIndustrial Welding PracticesDucting Layout CoordinationP&ID Interpretation

Tools & Technologies

Autodesk® InventorDocument Control Procedures

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in Computer-Aided DesignValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Heavy Industrial EquipmentFlue Gas Ducting SystemsPollution Control EquipmentSCR ReactorsBaghousesESPsMechanical DesignFabrication Constraints

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare 3D CAD models, fabrication drawings, and material take-offs for heavy industrial equipment and ducting systems
Assist in designing hot exhaust and flue gas ducting, including casings, transitions, and structural plate components
Develop drawings for customer review, material procurement, and fabrication
Incorporate design input related to thermal expansion, operating temperature, and mechanical loading
Coordinate ducting layouts and interfaces with SCR reactors, baghouses, ESPs, dampers, and expansion joints
Review project inputs for completeness and raise questions or discrepancies to senior designers or project engineers
Perform geometric and material calculations to support drawing accuracy and material lists
Revise drawings based on internal reviews, customer comments, and fabrication feedback
Participate in interdisciplinary coordination with Engineering, Project Management, and Sales
Follow document control procedures for drawing issuance, revisions, and file management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Computer-Aided Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related discipline
Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in industrial structural or mechanical design
Experience producing industrial ductwork or plate structures, preferably in heavy industrial or process-equipment environments
Proficiency in 3D modeling and preparation of fabrication-ready drawings
Ability to perform basic geometric and material quantity calculations accurately
Experience with Autodesk® Inventor or similar 3D mechanical design software preferred
Exposure to hot exhaust or flue gas ducting systems operating at elevated temperatures preferred
Familiarity with pollution control equipment such as SCRs, baghouses, or ESPs preferred
Basic understanding of thermal expansion concepts in large ducting or plate structures preferred
Knowledge of common industrial welding practices and fabrication constraints preferred
Ability to interpret P&IDs and coordinate ducting layouts with process requirements preferred
Travel estimated at no more than 5% of working hours
Valid driver’s license required
Compliance with company attendance standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance plans
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Employee 401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Diverse and inclusive work environment
Equal opportunity workplace
Accessibility assistance or accommodation