CAD Designer Jobs in Texas

CAD Designer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring in aerospace and defense, oil and gas, civil infrastructure, and manufacturing, at levels from entry-level drafters through senior design leads. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio are the primary hiring hubs, home to established employers such as Lockheed Martin, Jacobs Engineering, and Burns & McDonnell. The most sought-after specialties in Texas listings are structural and mechanical CAD work, civil site design, and piping and instrumentation drafting. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerFreese and Nichols
Top cityHouston, TX
Cities hiring19
Work type56% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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CAD Designer (Part-Time, Remote)
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CAD Designer (Part-Time, Remote)
RectorSeal
Humble, Texas
Business Operations
Product Management
Project Management
Remote (US)
Associate's degree in drafting
1,001-5,000

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CAD 2D/3D Designer, Infrastructure Programs
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CAD 2D/3D Designer, Infrastructure Programs
Tesla
Brookshire, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Product Management
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Scaffold Estimator & CAD Designer
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Scaffold Estimator & CAD Designer
Hansin E&C America LLC
Austin, Texas
Creative & Design
Product Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site

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Senior Civil CAD Designer
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Senior Civil CAD Designer
Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.
Austin, Texas
Compliance & Risk
Environmental & Physical Sciences
Environmental Science
1,001-5,000

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Senior CAD Designer
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Senior CAD Designer
RRC Power and Energy
Round Rock, Texas
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
Bachelor's degree in engineering

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CAD Designer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Houston
9 jobs
Austin
3 jobs
Round Rock
3 jobs
Boerne
2 jobs
Dallas
2 jobs
Richardson
2 jobs
Allen
1 job
Olney
1 job
Frisco
1 job

CAD Designer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Freese and Nichols2 open roles
RRC Power and Energy2 open roles
Spiars Engineering2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Manufacturing
  • Consumer Goods

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in CAD designer jobs across Texas.

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and at least one industry-specific platform such as Revit or SolidWorks
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in drafting technology, engineering technology, or a related field
  • Experience producing construction documents, fabrication drawings, or as-built packages
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering specifications, blueprints, and design schematics
  • Familiarity with industry standards relevant to Texas sectors such as oil and gas or civil construction
  • Strong attention to detail and experience working within multidisciplinary project teams

CAD Designer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a cad designer in Texas?

Most cad designers in Texas enter through an associate degree in drafting and design technology or an engineering technology program at a community college such as Houston Community College or Austin Community College. Texas does not require a state-issued license for cad designers, but employers in engineering and construction strongly prefer candidates who hold a certification from the American Design Drafting Association. Building a focused portfolio of drawings in a relevant discipline, such as civil, mechanical, or structural, significantly improves hiring prospects.

How much do CAD designers make in Texas?

CAD designers in Texas earn a median of about $79,380 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,000 for the lowest 10% to over $106,080 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire cad designers in Texas?

Employers hiring cad designers in Texas right now include Freese and Nichols, RRC Power and Energy, and Spiars Engineering, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of energy, defense, and large-scale infrastructure firms means demand for experienced drafters stays consistent even outside economic peaks.

Which Texas cities have the most cad designer jobs?

Houston, Austin, and Round Rock have the most cad designer openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense cluster of engineering and energy firms supporting oil and gas and petrochemical projects, while Dallas-Fort Worth draws volume from aerospace, defense, and commercial construction employers, and San Antonio adds steady demand through military installation work and civil infrastructure projects.

Are there remote cad designer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely analytical roles, since many cad designer positions require coordination with engineers and on-site teams. About 44% of cad designer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is a meaningful share. The tasks most likely to be performed remotely are production drafting, design updates, and BIM coordination work that does not require physical site access.

How can I get hired as a cad designer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a junior drafter or drafting technician role at a civil or mechanical engineering firm, where output expectations are matched to supervised production work. Large Texas engineering employers such as Jacobs and Halff Associates hire entry-level drafters with associate degrees or completed coursework, especially when applicants bring a portfolio of clean, dimensioned drawings. Community college drafting programs in Texas often include industry partnerships that place graduates in internship or co-op positions that convert to full-time roles.

Where can I find and apply to cad designer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to cad designer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings across the state's major hiring metros and industries. Find the roles that fit your experience and specialty and apply directly from each listing.

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