Drafter/Designer (contract to hire)

Helmerich & Payne Management LLC

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Tulsa-OK-US Until 10/4/2026 5+ years exp First posted August 5, 2026 Last posted August 5, 2026
Job description

At H&P, our people are our strength.

 

At a Glance:

The Drafter/Designer is responsible for preparing layouts, general arrangement and detailed drawings, in both 2D and 3D applications, with bill of materials for proposal presentations, equipment fabrication and machining.

What you will do:

  • Translate design specifications from engineers into detailed working diagrams of electrical, structural, or mechanical equipment using CAD technology

  • Create technical drawings and 3D digital models, using measurements, specifications, and data from the engineering team

  • Revise existing engineering drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts

  • Maintain accurate drawing records and drafting tasks

  • Prepare bill of materials for assigned designs

  • Review drawings of other design personnel for completeness and accuracy as required

  • Willing to learn about drilling rig equipment to develop domain knowledge and become an effective independent Designer

  • Develop and revise drawings while adhering to H&P Drafting standards and H&P Engineering Standards & Guidelines

  • Some travel required to fabrication facilities, assembly facilities, and rig locations

Location: Tulsa, OK

Work Type: On-Site

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What you will need:

  • Associates degree or completion of a technical trade school in CAD, drafting or related experience      

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a drafter or similar role

  • Proficiency in MS Office applications

  • Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) software, SolidWorks, Autodesk Vault, Inventor or equivalent experience

  • Knowledge of structural and piping detailing and electrical/controls drafting is preferred

  • Strong mathematical capabilities and mechanical/electrical aptitude

  • Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks

  • Excellent interpersonal, professional, and technical communication skills while working in a team atmosphere

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!

About this role

Summary

Create detailed 2D and 3D technical drawings and models for engineering projects.

Job title

Drafter/Designer (contract to hire)

Experience level

5+ years

Minimum experience

5+ years exp

Industry

oil and gas

Location requirements

On-site in Tulsa, OK, USA, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CADdraftingMS OfficeProduct Data ManagementSolidWorksAutodesk VaultInventor

Preferred skills

structural detailingpiping detailingelectrical drafting

Specializations

CADdrafting3D modelingmechanicalelectrical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Tulsa, OK, USA

On-site City