Senior Drafter/P&ID Designer

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Senior Drafter / P&ID Designer to join our Madison-based team of industry experts serving the food, beverage, and dairy industries. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience creating and managing Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), general arrangements, and fabrication drawings that support process and packaging projects from concept through start-up and commissioning.

This role plays a key part in developing accurate, high-quality documentation for sanitary process systems, ensuring alignment between design intent, field conditions, and operational functionality. The Senior Drafter / P&ID Designer will also provide technical leadership, maintain CAD standards, and mentor a small drafting team—all while upholding Sharpe’s reputation for precision, quality, and collaboration.

Why Join Sharpe Engineering & Equipment

At Sharpe, you’ll join a people-centric organization built on collaboration, integrity, and responsibility. We are passionate about designing solutions that improve the way our clients produce food and beverages—and we believe the same innovation and care should extend to our team members.

Here’s what sets Sharpe apart:

• Meaningful Impact: Work on projects that shape modern food and beverage manufacturing, helping leading brands operate smarter, safer, and more sustainably.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team that values open communication, mutual respect, and shared problem-solving. Your ideas will be heard, and your expertise will make a visible difference.
• Professional Growth: We invest in continuous learning, cross-training, and exposure to diverse projects that expand your technical and leadership capabilities.
• Flexibility & Balance: With flexible scheduling, hybrid work opportunities, and travel that keeps you connected to the action, we help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation, modification, and management of AutoCAD P&ID drawings for process and packaging projects.
• Develop and maintain general arrangements, fabrication drawings, and detailed process documentation that meet Sharpe and customer standards.
• Conduct field visits to gather measurements, verify conditions, and translate plant piping and equipment into accurate as-built drawings.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, and controls engineers to ensure all drawings reflect functional and operational design intent.
• Oversee and mentor a team of up to four drafters, ensuring consistency, quality, and adherence to company drafting standards.
• Maintain and continuously improve drawing libraries, templates, and CAD standards to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Support implementation and integration of AutoCAD Plant 3D and other design tools where applicable.
• Participate in project and client review meetings to represent drafting deliverables and ensure alignment across disciplines.
• Ensure all documentation complies with industry codes, food safety standards, and customer-specific guidelines.
• Travel to client facilities (approximately 30%) for field verification, data collection, and project support.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of drafting and P&ID design experience in process industries, preferably in food, beverage, or sanitary manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring junior drafters.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD P&ID; working knowledge of AutoCAD Plant 3D preferred.
• Experience with SolidWorks or Revit is a plus.
• Strong understanding of process equipment, piping layouts, valves, and instrumentation.
• Demonstrated ability to take field measurements and produce accurate design deliverables.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering and project management teams.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license; ability to travel domestically and internationally if required.

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and professional development.

• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan with Matching
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities

Sharpe is committed to recognizing the value each employee brings and rewarding their contributions with meaningful benefits that promote health, growth, and long-term success.

Sharpe Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• design : 10 years (Required)

Work Location: On the road