Sharpe Engineering & Equipment · 1 week ago
Senior Drafter/P&ID Designer
Amherst, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$60K/yr - $75K/yr
10+ years expSharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Senior Drafter / P&ID Designer to lead the development of high-quality process and piping drawings for food & beverage capital projects. This role involves collaboration with engineering teams and oversight of a drafting team to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.
AutomotiveIndustrialProject Management
Responsibilities
Develop, modify, and maintain AutoCAD P&ID drawings, general arrangements, and fabrication details
Perform site visits to gather field data and convert existing equipment and pipe them into accurate drawings
Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure drawings meet functional and operational requirements
Oversee and mentor a team of drafters, ensuring accuracy and adherence to CAD standards
Maintain drawing libraries, templates, and standards, support integration of AutoCAD Plant 3D
Participate in project reviews and client meetings to support drafting deliverables
Ensure compliance with industry codes, food safety regulations, and customer standards
Travel to client sites for field verification and project support (approx. 30%)
Qualification
Required
10+ years of drafting and P&ID design experience in process industries
Expert proficiency in AutoCAD P&ID
Strong understanding of process equipment, piping layouts, valves, and instrumentation
Proven ability to take accurate field measurements and convert conditions into drawings
Experience mentoring or supervising junior drafters
Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Valid U.S. driver's license: ability to obtain a passport if needed
Preferred
Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D a plus
Food & beverage preferred
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays
Flexible work schedule
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Company
Sharpe Engineering & Equipment
Sharpe Engineering & Equipment provides project management and engineering resources to the food processing industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase