Mid Level CAD Designer Jobs

Mid level cad designer jobs go to designers ready to own complete drawing packages, coordinate across engineering and manufacturing teams, and resolve technical issues with minimal oversight. Most openings are on-site and hybrid across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, with employers like Lochmueller, HDR, and Garver hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles17
Top stateIllinois
Top employerLochmueller
Top cityBelleville, IL
Work type91% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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3D CAD Designer
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3D CAD Designer
Munters
Daleville, Virginia
Specialized Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Drafting & CAD
$68k - $80k/yr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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Bridge CAD Designer / Technician
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Bridge CAD Designer / Technician
Lochmueller Group
Belleville, Illinois
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Drafting & CAD
On-Site
Associate's

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Civil CAD Designer
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Civil CAD Designer
Kennedy/Jenks Consultants
Lakewood, Colorado
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Drafting & CAD
$40 - $60/hr
Hybrid
None
201-500

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Senior Designer - CAD
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Senior Designer - CAD
Stryker
Portage, Michigan
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
$73k - $121k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering technology
10,000+

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Bridge CAD Designer / Technician
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Bridge CAD Designer / Technician
Lochmueller Group
St Louis, Missouri
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Drafting & CAD
On-Site
Associate's

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Mid Level CAD Designer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Lochmueller3 open roles
HDR1 open role
Garver1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Manufacturing2
  • Medical Devices2
  • Healthcare & Medical Services2
  • Energy1

Mid Level CAD Designer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level cad designer job?

Position yourself around project ownership, not just task execution. Highlight specific assemblies, drawing packages, or product lines you led from concept through release, and call out any cross-functional coordination with engineering, manufacturing, or suppliers. Employers at this level want designers who catch errors independently, follow GD&T standards without prompting, and deliver clean files on schedule without heavy supervision.

Which companies hire mid level cad designers?

Companies hiring mid level cad designers right now include Lochmueller, HDR, and Garver, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturers, aerospace and defense contractors, and industrial equipment firms that need designers who can run projects without senior-level hand-holding.

Are there remote mid level cad designer jobs?

Yes, though most roles still prefer some on-site presence given the collaborative and hardware-dependent nature of the work. About 9% of mid level cad designer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements being the most common format for designers who need periodic access to prototypes, labs, or manufacturing floors.

How do I move up to a mid level cad designer role?

The path from entry level to mid level is built on expanding from assisted tasks to owned deliverables. Focus on completing full drawing packages independently, deepening your fluency in CAD platforms like SolidWorks, CATIA, or AutoCAD, and learning GD&T to the point where you can apply it without guidance. Measurable impact, like reducing revision cycles or catching tolerance errors early, signals readiness for the next tier.

Which industries hire the most mid level cad designers?

Mid Level cad designer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors invest heavily in physical product development and require designers with enough experience to manage complex geometry and multi-part assemblies without constant oversight.