Mecwide (Industrial Engineering & Construction Group – Part of CTS Group)

Barcelos, Braga, Portugal

Designer – Structural & Piping Drafter

Job ID JOB-005-0000266

Mecwide is seeking experienced Structural & Piping Drafters based in India to join its engineering team. The selected candidates will be responsible for 3D modelling, piping layouts, and preparation of technical shop drawings to support fabrication and on-site erection activities for data center projects.

This role offers the opportunity to work on global data center projects and collaborate with an established European industrial engineering group, while being based in India.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and prepare technical production drawings, including as-built drawings and redline updates
• Create and optimize 3D models for piping systems and structural components
• Prepare shop drawings to support fabrication and erection teams
• Develop piping layouts, including routing, supports, and interference checks
• Analyse and validate structural and piping elements for constructability and assembly feasibility
• Prepare material take-offs (MTO), BOMs, cutting lists, and quantity take-offs
• Interpret drawings, isometrics, sections, and construction details
• Ensure compliance with applicable European standards (EN 1090-2, EN ISO 3834) and piping best practices
• Maintain documentation control, revision management, and traceability records
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and site teams for technical alignment
• Ensure proper application of Victaulic systems in piping networks (where applicable)
• Comply with internal HSE and quality management systems

Technical Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Civil, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or Technical Drafting OR Technical-professional certification in Drafting / Metal Construction / Piping
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in: 3D modelling of piping systems, structural steel detailing, fabrication and erection drawings
• Mandatory: Strong piping systems experience, Proficiency in AutoCAD, Experience in shop drawing preparation
• Preferred: Knowledge of Autodesk Revit, Experience with Victaulic systems

This opportunity offers international project exposure through data center projects across Europe and the Nordics, while working with an established European industrial engineering group — based in India. It provides long-term career growth within a fast-growing global organization, along with the stability of being based in India.

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