CAD Designer

Posting Date: 22 Dec 2025

City: Arkadelphia, AR

Location:Arkadelphia, AR, United States

Contract Type: Freelance

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RINA is seeking for a CAD Designer - Field Integrated in Arkadelphia (Arkansas)

Activities to be performed at Client's site.

Role Summary:

We're seeking a CAD Designer with strong field experience to support the Veolia incinerator project in Arkadelphia. Unlike a traditional CAD production role, this position is RFI-heavy and focused on supporting engineering design in the field, performing P&ID and isometric redlines, and closing documentation gaps. The ideal candidate combines piping knowledge, the ability to interpret/critique engineering documents, and hands-on field problem solving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receive, log, prioritize, and respond to RFIs; perform document research to resolve technical gaps.
• Coordinate with engineering to confirm design intent; track closure and communicate impacts to schedule.
• Execute P&ID redlines and isometric redlines based on field conditions and engineering guidance.
• Validate line numbers, specs, tie-ins, valves, instruments; reconcile discrepancies across drawings.
• Conduct field walks to verify routing, clearances, supports, weld details, and installations.
• Capture as-built conditions and mark up drawings; escalate issues requiring engineering change.
• Maintain disciplined revision control; label and archive updates per project standards.
• Perform basic QA/QC checks on drawings and markups to ensure consistency and code alignment.
• Assist in clarifying design intent, performing simple takeoffs, and identifying constructability issues.
• Interface with planners, inspectors, and construction teams to close out actions.

Professional Requirements:

• 5–10 years in piping/industrial design roles (incinerator, chemical, refinery, or heavy industrial preferred).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Plant 3D (or MicroStation/SmartPlant), P&ID and piping isometric workflows.
• Demonstrated experience closing RFIs, performing field redlines, and as-built updates.
• Strong understanding of piping systems, specs, materials, valves, and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret and correct engineering documents; meticulous with details and revision control.
• Comfortable working onsite in industrial environments and meeting tight timelines.
• Exposure to mechanical planning, welding inspection, or API vessel/tank/piping inspection (preferred).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; ability to manage competing priorities.