Design Drafter

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This position is responsible for delivering drafting and support services to the sales department. The primary accountabilities include the timely and accurate production of drawing sets for sales and construction purposes. Document management and engineering support is also required.

• Work with senior engineering and sales staff to provide comprehensive drawing sets.

• Produce detailed layout drawings utilizing supermarket construction methods. 

• Correspond with field installation personnel to continually improve design concepts.

• Apply knowledge of applicable codes in the development of project drawings.

• Maintain organized job files and supervise archiving of documents.

• Develop and maintain drafting standards. 

• Follow document/drawing management procedures to ensure proper document control maintained. 

• Assure that proper review processes are followed prior to the release of documents.

• Assist senior engineering staff and the sales department in the creation of proposal and bid documents.

• Interface with factory personnel to obtain submittal and design data for manufactured equipment.

• Assist the engineering staff with load calculation, line sizing and equipment specification.

• A two-year technical program certificate and two years of experience or 5 years of industry experience.

• Able to travel for site surveys and project reviews.

• Strong computer skills, proficient in Excel and CAD & Revit.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to converse with sales personnel, engineers/architects, vendors, trade representatives and customers.

• Able to apply knowledge and experience to the design of industrial refrigeration systems.

• Creatively integrate CAD skills into diverse industrial designs

• Enthusiastically supports the sales and service staff

• Actively seeks to discern and understand the needs of the organization

• Able to effectively promote IR/Hussmann solutions to the client

• Able to plan work for multiple projects

• Ensure the timely completion of work thru planning

• Set priorities and manage multiple tasks

• Listens carefully and speaks openly

• Able to explain solutions in a clear and concise manner

• Seeks to improve overall understanding by open communication

• Able to thrive in a team environment

• Actively accept responsibility and participate in achieving a common goals

• Works to remove roadblocks from the process

• Able to learn new methods and applications to improve CAD capacity

• Continually update and improve CAD skills

Closing date: 4/15/2026

The salary or hourly range of $23.79- $44.18 is just one component of Hussmann’s total package. Actual compensation varies depending on the individual’s knowledge, skills, experience and location. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and incentives. The minimum hourly wage for this role will be the greater of the posted range, or minimum wage for the location where the employee will be working, subject to local minimum wage requirements.

Benefits & Perks – What’s In It For You*

Hussmann is committed to supporting your total wellbeing through a wide variety of benefits and wellness programs to support your physical, emotional, financial, social, and environmental health. Here’s what you can expect:

• Health Benefits – Offering medical, dental, vision, prescription plans, plus Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• Voluntary Benefits – Life, accident, critical illness, disability, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance.
• Hussmann Retirement Savings & Investment Plan – 401(k) plan with company matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Paid Time-Off Benefits – Paid time off, stewardship and parental leave.  
• Educational Assistance – Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses after six months of service.
• Health Management and Wellbeing Programs –EAP, virtual health management, chronic condition, and tobacco cessation.

*Available to eligible employees starting the first day of the month following their start date. Eligibility for each benefit may vary based on employment status.

About Hussmann

For over a century, Hussmann Corporation has been a global leader in commercial refrigeration equipment — delivering solutions that meet the demands of the modern food retailing industry. Headquartered in St. Louis, MO, Hussmann offers a diverse range of products and connected solutions designed to enhance operational efficiency, optimize visibility of merchandise, and keep food fresh. With a nationwide network of skilled technicians, Hussmann goes beyond manufacturing — a trusted partner, relentlessly driving customer success.  For more information about Hussmann, please visit www.hussmann.com.  

Hussmann is a subsidiary of Panasonic USA.  

Hussmann is proudly committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetics, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.