Senior Drafter/P&ID Designer

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is seeking an experienced Senior Drafter / P&ID Designer to lead the development of high-quality process and piping drawings for food & beverage capital projects. This technical expert will own P&ID creation, support drafting standards, and provide guidance with a small drafting team—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with engineering and client requirements.

You’ll collaborate closely with process, mechanical, and controls engineers while supporting site visits, field verification, and project documentation that reflects Sharpe’s commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence.

• Key Responsibilities
• Develop, modify, and maintain AutoCAD P&ID drawings, general arrangements, and fabrication details.
• Perform site visits to gather field data and convert existing equipment and pipe them into accurate drawings.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure drawings meet functional and operational requirements.
• Oversee and mentor a team of drafters, ensuring accuracy and adherence to CAD standards.
• Maintain drawing libraries, templates, and standards, support integration of AutoCAD Plant 3D.
• Participate in project reviews and client meetings to support drafting deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, food safety regulations, and customer standards.
• Travel to client sites for field verification and project support (approx. 30%).

Requirements

• What We’re Looking For
• 10+ years of drafting and P&ID design experience in process industries; food & beverage preferred.
• Expert proficiency in AutoCAD P&ID; experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D a plus.
• Strong understanding of process equipment, piping layouts, valves, and instrumentation.
• Proven ability to take accurate field measurements and convert conditions into drawings.
• Experience mentoring or supervising junior drafters.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license: ability to obtain a passport if needed.

Why Join Sharpe?

At Sharpe, you’ll join a people-centric organization built on collaboration, integrity, and responsibility. For over 30 years, we’ve helped food & beverage manufacturers bring high-quality products to market and we bring that same dedication to our team. As a Senior Drafter / P&ID Designer, you’ll play a key role in supporting engineering excellence and delivering industry-leading process solutions.

Benefits

Sharpe Engineering offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and work-life balance. Our benefits include paid time off (PTO) plus 10 paid holidays, a flexible work schedule, and medical, dental, and vision insurance. We also provide short-term and long-term disability coverage, as well as life insurance, helping ensure peace of mind for you and your family.

Sharpe Engineering & Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.