Job Summary: Barnhart is seeking a temporary CAD Designer/Drafter to support heavy lift, rigging, transportation, and equipment-setting activities at the Eli Lilly site in Lebanon, IN. This role will work closely with Engineers, Project Managers, and field personnel to develop and maintain project drawings, lift plans, equipment layouts, and supporting documentation required for successful project execution.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proficient in Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced industrial construction environment.
Expected Project Length: 6–12 months with potential for extension based on project and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
Design & Drafting Support
- Develop and revise CAD drawings to support project planning and execution.
- Create equipment layouts, lift plan drawings, rigging arrangements, and construction support drawings.
- Prepare and maintain 2D and 3D models using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Incorporate design revisions and field changes into project drawings as needed.
- Assist project teams with drawing interpretation and technical documentation.
Project Documentation
- Maintain organized drawing files and project documentation.
- Support preparation of fabrication drawings, equipment documentation, and project deliverables.
- Ensure drawing packages are complete, accurate, and issued according to project requirements.
- Track revisions and maintain current drawing records throughout the project lifecycle.
Field & Engineering Coordination
- Collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers, Superintendents, and field personnel to support project needs.
- Assist with resolving design conflicts and drafting-related issues.
- Participate in project meetings and planning discussions as needed.
- Conduct scope walk downs to verify dimensions, site conditions, and drawing accuracy.
Required Qualifications
- Associate's degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in Drafting, Engineering Technology, CAD Design, or a related discipline.
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD.
- Experience preparing technical drawings in an industrial, construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of CAD drafting or design experience.
- Experience supporting industrial construction, manufacturing, heavy lift, crane, rigging, or transportation projects.
- Familiarity with fabrication drawings and construction documents.
- Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and drafting standards.
- Experience working in pharmaceutical or large industrial project environments.
Physical Requirements
- This position is an in-office position and will be required to be on site daily.
- Ability to work in an active industrial construction environment when required.
- Ability to walk project sites, climb stairs, and access work areas safely.
- Ability to occasionally travel in support of project activities.
- Must meet client site access and safety requirements, including successful completion of required screenings.
PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.
MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.
NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest network of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.
CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture - the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.
EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
Skills Required
- Associate's degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in Drafting, Engineering Technology, CAD Design, or a related discipline
- Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD
- Experience preparing technical drawings in an industrial, construction, engineering, or manufacturing environment
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
- 3+ years of CAD drafting or design experience
- Experience supporting industrial construction, manufacturing, heavy lift, crane, rigging, or transportation projects
- Familiarity with fabrication drawings and construction documents
- Understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, and drafting standards
- Experience working in pharmaceutical or large industrial project environments
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What We Do
Since 1969, Barnhart Crane & Rigging has been providing innovative solutions to complex lifting and transportation challenges faced by heavy industry – from power generation to petrochemical to renewable energy, and beyond. Today with 56 branches across the U.S., Barnhart has one of the strongest equipment networks in the nation. Barnhart's network gives customers the flexibility of accessing a nationwide equipment inventory. Because all of the branches are part of the same system, customers are never limited to the equipment at a single location. Each of Barnhart's branches has access to a long list of "cool tools" including PSTe Goldhofer trailers, cranes 15 to 1,760 tons, slide systems, strand-jacks, and the Modular Lift Tower. Contact us today and let us find the right tool for you.
