CAD Designer / Estimator – Industrial Construction & Material Handling

# CAD Designer / Estimator – Industrial Construction & Material Handling

**Location:** Philippines – Remote
**Employment Type:** Full-Time
**Industry:** Industrial Construction, Warehousing, Material Handling & Automation
**Company:** MTLI Group

## About the Role

MTLI Group is looking for an experienced **CAD Designer / Estimator** based in the Philippines to support our growing industrial construction and material handling operations across North America.

This is not a basic drafting position.

We are looking for someone who can review drawings, understand the intended system, develop layouts, complete accurate material takeoffs, create Bills of Materials, identify design conflicts, and help turn customer requirements into practical concepts.

The ideal candidate has direct experience working with:

**Pallet racking systems**
**Conveyor systems**
**Warehouse automation systems**
**Mezzanines and elevated platforms**
**Material handling equipment**
**Industrial construction layouts**
**Custom fabricated systems and structures**

You should be comfortable working from incomplete information and developing a professional concept based on dimensions, customer requirements, site plans, photos, specifications, and existing drawings.

## Key Responsibilities

### CAD Design & Layout

Create detailed 2D AutoCAD layouts for industrial and warehouse projects.

Develop:

Pallet racking layouts

Selective racking

Double-deep racking

Push-back systems

Drive-in racking

Carton flow systems

Shelving systems

Conveyor systems

Material handling systems

Warehouse automation layouts

Mezzanine layouts

Work platforms

Guarding and safety systems

Equipment layouts

Custom steel and fabricated designs

Facility layouts

Equipment relocation layouts

Demolition and installation drawings

As-built drawings

Concept drawings

Customer presentation drawings

Permit and engineering drawing preparation

### Conveyor & Automation Design

Develop preliminary layouts for conveyor and automated material handling systems.

Understand concepts such as:

Conveyor routing

Conveyor elevations

Accumulation

Transfers

Curves

Sortation

Pick modules

Workstations

Pallet handling

Carton handling

Equipment clearances

Maintenance access

Pedestrian access

Rack integration

Mezzanine integration

Automation equipment placement

The successful candidate should be able to look at a facility and help determine how equipment can realistically fit within the space.

### Racking Design

Must understand warehouse pallet racking systems and be capable of laying out systems based on:

Building dimensions

Column locations

Clear heights

Product dimensions

Pallet dimensions

Forklift requirements

Aisle widths

Storage capacity requirements

Fire exits

Operational flow

Existing building conditions

The designer should be able to calculate approximate:

Bay quantities

Frame quantities

Beam quantities

Wire decking

Safety bars

Row spacers

Anchors

Guards

Accessories

Storage positions

### Material Takeoffs

Complete detailed takeoffs from:

Construction drawings

Architectural drawings

Structural drawings

Warehouse layouts

Rack drawings

Conveyor drawings

PDF drawing packages

Customer sketches

Site measurements

Takeoffs may include:

Steel quantities

Racking components

Conveyor quantities

Equipment

Guarding

Mezzanine components

Linear footage

Square footage

Fasteners

Anchors

Decking

Materials

Demolition quantities

Installation quantities

Labour quantities

### Bill of Materials

Prepare accurate Bills of Materials for purchasing, estimating, project management and customer quotations.

BOMs must be organized, easy to understand and tied back to drawings.

### Estimating Support

Support MTLI's estimating and sales teams by:

Reviewing customer RFQs

Reviewing drawing packages

Completing quantity takeoffs

Identifying missing scope

Preparing material lists

Assisting with labour estimates

Preparing drawing markups

Identifying exclusions and assumptions

Identifying potential change orders

Preparing conceptual layouts for proposals

Helping determine installation methodology

### Drawing Review

Candidates must be able to independently review construction drawings and identify:

Missing information

Design conflicts

Incorrect dimensions

Access issues

Installation conflicts

Structural concerns

Equipment conflicts

Potential field issues

Questions requiring an RFI

You should not simply copy what is shown on a drawing.

We expect you to think critically about whether the design will actually work.

## Software Experience

Strong experience with **AutoCAD is required.**

Experience with any of the following is highly preferred:

Bluebeam Revu

Revit

Navisworks

SolidWorks

PlanSwift

STACK

SketchUp

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

PDF takeoff software

Warehouse design software

Material handling design software

## Required Experience

We are specifically looking for candidates with previous experience in one or more of the following industries:

Material handling

Warehouse racking

Conveyor installation

Warehouse automation

Distribution centres

Industrial construction

Steel fabrication

Mezzanines

Warehouse design

Logistics facilities

Manufacturing facilities

System integrators

Automation integrators

Racking manufacturers

Conveyor manufacturers

## Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate:

Can interpret North American construction drawings.

Can work in both metric and imperial measurements.

Understands feet, inches and fractions.

Can independently complete material takeoffs.

Can create clean professional AutoCAD drawings.

Can identify problems before drawings reach the field.

Can work quickly without sacrificing accuracy.

Can manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Can communicate clearly in English.

Can work with Project Managers, Estimators, Engineers, Sales and Operations.

Can receive redlines and quickly return revised drawings.

Can create designs from customer requirements rather than simply tracing existing drawings.

Has experience supporting projects in Canada or the United States.

## Application Requirements

Applications that do not include the following may not be considered.

### 1. Portfolio

Please provide examples of previous work including, where available:

Warehouse layouts

Racking layouts

Conveyor layouts

Mezzanine drawings

Automation layouts

Material handling designs

Construction drawings

Custom fabrication drawings

Takeoff examples

Bills of Materials

Confidential customer information may be removed.

### 2. References

Provide **at least two professional references** from previous employers, supervisors or customers who can verify your design or estimating experience.

Please include:

Name

Company

Position

Relationship to you

Email or phone number

### 3. Experience Summary

Tell us specifically what experience you have with:

Racking

Conveyors

Automation

Mezzanines

Material takeoffs

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Construction drawings

Do not simply send a generic résumé.

### 4. Concept Design

As part of your application, please submit **one concept design that demonstrates your abilities.**

This may be a previous non-confidential project or a concept you create specifically for this application.

Your concept should ideally demonstrate your ability to design a warehouse or material handling system incorporating items such as:

Racking

Conveyor

Mezzanine or work platform

Automation equipment

Material flow

Equipment clearances

Pedestrian access

The drawing does not need to be professionally engineered or stamped.

We are assessing:

Layout quality

Technical thinking

Drawing organization

Understanding of material handling

Attention to detail

Practicality of the design

Ability to communicate an idea visually

### 5. Takeoff Example

Include an example of a material takeoff or Bill of Materials you have previously completed.

If you do not have one available, create a simple sample showing how you would organize quantities for a racking, conveyor, mezzanine or industrial construction project.

## Candidate Skill Test

Final candidates may receive an MTLI design and takeoff assessment.

You may be provided with:

A warehouse plan

Customer requirements

Photos

Existing drawings

Equipment specifications

You may then be asked to:

Develop a concept layout

Complete a material takeoff

Prepare a Bill of Materials

Identify missing information

Identify potential conflicts

Prepare questions or RFIs

Explain your design decisions

Accuracy, practical thinking and speed will all be considered.

## Performance Expectations

Successful candidates will be measured on:

Drawing accuracy

Takeoff accuracy

Turnaround time

Number of revisions required

Understanding of project requirements

Quality of Bills of Materials

Ability to identify design problems

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to manage multiple projects

Communication with the North American team

Drawing organization and file management

## Work Environment

This is a remote position supporting projects throughout Canada and the United States.

Candidates must have:

Reliable high-speed internet

A professional computer capable of running CAD software

A quiet work environment

Reliable communication

Ability to attend video meetings

Ability to collaborate with our North American team

Some overlap with North American working hours will be required.

## Why Join MTLI Group

MTLI Group works on large industrial, warehouse, construction, material handling and automation projects throughout North America.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects involving:

Large distribution centres

Automated warehouses

Racking systems

Conveyor systems

Material handling automation

Mezzanines

Industrial construction

Facility modifications

Equipment installations

Custom engineered solutions

This position offers significant opportunity for someone who wants to become a key member of a growing North American design, estimating and engineering department.

## How to Apply

Please submit:

Your résumé

Your portfolio

At least two professional references

Examples of racking, conveyor, mezzanine or automation designs

A sample takeoff or Bill of Materials

Your concept design

Your AutoCAD experience level from **1–10**

Your Bluebeam experience level from **1–10**

Your Revit experience level from **1–10**

Your material takeoff experience level from **1–10**

Your expected monthly salary in USD

Your availability to start

Please also answer:

**What is the most complex warehouse, racking, conveyor or automation system you have personally designed, and what portion of the design were you responsible for?**