Mechanical Designer

  • Volkert
  • Lexington, Kentucky
  • Full Time
Are we the road to your future?

We are currently searching for an experienced Mechanical Designer to support our Midwest Region located in Lexington, KY . This is a part-time position .

To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a High school diploma or equivalent.

What you ll be doing:

Interpret and analyze general design requirements provided by engineers, including piping and instrumentation diagrams, piping specifications, stress analysis recommendations, and equipment requirements

Use theoretical and practical design knowledge of the oil and gas industry to design CAD 3D models for mechanical equipment and piping systems

Review vendor equipment drawing packages and provide comments

Obtain accurate field data using 3D scanning or manual measurement methods

Manipulate point cloud data to generate as-built 3D models

Produce quality, constructible drawing packages per the project scope, including site plans, location plans, piping plans, sections and details, piping isometrics, pipe support details and tie-in details, where applicable

Ensure compliance with applicable codes, client and company design and drafting standards, and industry-accepted guidelines and best practices

Perform quality control checks of the work of other designers and drafters

Mentor and advise less-experienced designers and drafters

Plan and supervise work for designers and other drafting personnel

Communicate and work closely with other disciplines with minimal supervision

What you need to have:

High school diploma or equivalent required

Two-year drafting, design, or industry-related technical degree from an accredited university or trade school preferred

10+ years of experience in drafting, 3D modeling and piping design required

5+ years of experience in oil and gas industry preferred

Strong communication and organization skills

Proficiency with AutoCAD, CADWorx Plant and ISOGEN

Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines

Valid driver s license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Why Volkert?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

Key Full Time Benefits:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching

Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance

Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.

- Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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Job ID: 522294897
Originally Posted on: 5/23/2026

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