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Hargrove

End-to-end event strategy, design, fabrication

CAD Operator

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Associate's
Richmond, VA, USA
In PersonThe selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

About the job

Requirements
  • An Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
  • At least 4 years of relevant industrial experience in mechanical and piping drafting and design is required.
  • Knowledge and application of piping materials, piping supports, restraints, and manual valve sizing is required.
  • Experience designing less complex process and utility piping systems and performing piping-system flexibility analysis is required.
  • Experience drafting piping and instrumentation diagrams and general arrangement drawings is required.
  • Experience designing piping arrangements for equipment and inline instrumentation, including pump suctions and discharges, tanks, and control valve stations, is required.
  • Familiarity with construction bulk-material and equipment specifications and installation details is required.
  • Ability to create accurate mechanical and piping installation documents from vendor equipment drawings is required.
  • Knowledge of workflow and information flow between disciplines, schedule constraints, information requirements, and mechanical and piping deliverables is required.
  • Ability to accurately estimate completion of assigned tasks is required.
  • Knowledge and application of company engineering design and computer-aided design drafting standards is required.
  • Working knowledge of 2D AutoCAD and MicroStation is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Good presentation skills are required.
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time is required.
  • The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Perform all aspects of complete mechanical and piping assignment designs using theoretical knowledge and practical design methods.
  • Assist in designing larger and more complex mechanical and piping assignments under general supervision.
  • Apply department design and drafting standards.
  • Review project scope, specifications, and design criteria when assigned to a project task team.
  • Develop moderately complex piping drawings from basic information such as piping and instrumentation diagrams, general arrangement drawings, piping specifications, and equipment drawings.
  • Perform field design work to ascertain current conditions, locate new systems, communicate with client personnel, and assist in construction.
  • Prepare material take-offs from piping drawings.
  • Plan and manage site design activities for optimum results.
  • Recognize and promptly communicate scope and design changes.
  • Provide on-site assistance during startup.
  • Develop virtual team skills and cross-divisional relationships and provide interoffice execution support under general supervision.

About the company

Hargrove provides end-to-end event production services, covering strategy, creative development, fabrication, and production for live events, exhibits, expos, and experiences. Its product is a full-service event program that guides a client from concept through execution, using a coordinated team to plan, design, build, and stage experiences. The company differentiates itself through its long history (80 years), a customer-first approach, and a turnkey capability that integrates strategy, design, fabrication, and on-site production under one roof, reducing the need for multiple vendors. Its goal is to deliver high-impact, results-driven experiences that meet clients’ objectives and create measurable value for their audiences.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Lanham, West Virginia

Founded

1946

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What believers are saying

  • Hargrove launched Equipment Solutions in January 2026, expanding cross-sell into fabrication.
  • In May 2026, Hargrove won an FEL-1 critical minerals study, opening growth.
  • Business Alabama named Ralph Hargrove 2026 CEO of the Year, boosting recruiting credibility.

What critics are saying

  • Hargrove still depends on cyclical industrial capex, especially chemicals and refining spending.
  • New competitors like Blue Planet Systems can displace Hargrove on lower-carbon project design.
  • A major project failure or safety incident could damage trust across 19-plus offices.

What makes Hargrove unique

  • Hargrove is 100% employee-owned, aligning retention with project delivery discipline.
  • It combines EPCm, controls, automation, and fabrication through Hargrove Equipment Solutions.
  • Its 2026 reputation spans chemicals, refining, life sciences, and critical minerals.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Work Hours

Company News

Business Wire
Sep 23rd, 2021
Generational Wealth Advisors partners with Hargrove Inc.

Generational Wealth Advisors (GWA), the wealth management team within Generational Group (GG), a leading middle market investment bank for privately held businesses, is pleased to announce a new strategic relationship with the Hargrove Firm, Estate and Trust Attorneys (Hargrove).