
CAD & Engineering Professionals
Listing checked November 9, 2026 · pay as published by SME Careers
Key details
- Pay
- Up to $150/hr
- Location
- RemoteUnited States
- Job type
- contract
- Posted
- November 9, 2026
Overview
As a remote hourly contractor, you will serve as a CAD & Engineering Professional (SME) to craft realistic, task-based work using professional CAD, engineering, architecture, and 3D modeling tools. You design practical CAD and engineering tasks that mirror real-world workflows and document them inside SuperAnnotate. You prepare your computing environment and record yourself executing the workflow, ensuring clear, reproducible steps. Deliverables include technical drawings, 3D models, assemblies, or complete design packages that align with industry standards.
What You'll Do8
- Design realistic CAD and engineering tasks reflecting real-world workflows using your preferred CAD tool, then document each task in SuperAnnotate.
- Set up the work environment by installing or confirming access to the required CAD software and organizing project files, drawings, templates, references, and supporting assets.
- Record yourself performing the task on screen, capturing the steps needed to reach the intended design outcome.
- Demonstrate professional software workflows, including technical drawings, 3D modeling, assemblies, and parametric design.
- Explain task context with objectives, inputs, and deliverables so reviewers can understand the workflow.
- Apply professional design standards, maintaining dimensional accuracy, appropriate annotations, and organized file structure.
- Review final outputs to ensure the result is complete and usable.
- Ensure screen recordings are clear, complete, and submitted according to project guidelines.
Requirements12
- 3+ years of professional experience in CAD design, engineering, architecture, industrial design, product development, technical drafting, 3D modeling, or related technical design work.
- Professional background in one or more fields in priority order: Commercial and Industrial Design; Aerospace Engineering; Architecture; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Industrial Engineering; Civil Engineering.
- Hands-on proficiency in at least one CAD or engineering application: Bentley MicroStation; Rhino 3D; AutoCAD Civil 3D; PTC Creo Parametric; CATIA; Revit; SolidWorks; AutoCAD; SketchUp Pro.
- Strong understanding of professional CAD workflows, including technical drawing creation, 2D drafting, 3D modeling, design modifications, dimensions, annotations, assemblies, layers, constraints, parametric modeling, or design documentation.
- Ability to develop realistic, challenging CAD tasks reflecting actual professional workflows.
- Comfort using a computer, managing project files, navigating professional CAD interfaces, preparing design environments, and recording software workflows.
- Ability to independently prepare the required software environment, including installing or accessing the relevant CAD application, opening or preparing project files, and ensuring all necessary assets and references are available before recording.
- A shareable professional portfolio is required.
- Strong attention to detail when working with dimensions, geometry, constraints, technical specifications, model organization, design accuracy, and professional documentation.
- Reliable, self-directed, and comfortable working in an hourly, remote contractor environment across time zones.
- English proficiency is not mandatory. Applicants from all language backgrounds are welcome, provided they can understand the applicable project instructions and complete the required tasks.
- Prior experience with screen recording, technical demonstrations, CAD training, workflow documentation, AI data training, or annotation projects is a plus but not required.
Preferred Qualifications3
- screen recording experience
- cad training or workflow documentation experience
- ai data training or annotation project experience
Who Should Apply
Seasoned CAD professionals with 3+ years in CAD design, engineering, architecture, industrial design, or product development. Able to work remotely on an hourly contract across time zones and provide a shareable portfolio.
Salary Insight
Pay: $150/hr. This hourly rate reflects specialized CAD work in a remote, contract setting. Common in contractor CAD roles, compensation aligns with task complexity and tool proficiency.
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Up to $150/hr
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