Drafter

Drafter Position

*Kickstart your career in engineering design while working on critical infrastructure projects that power communities.

We're seeking a motivated Drafter to join a growing engineering team supporting electrical substation projects. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and designers, develop specialized technical skills, and gain exposure to projects that directly impact the power grid.

What You'll Do

• Create and modify electrical drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support the design of new substation projects, facility upgrades, and maintenance initiatives.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and project teams.
• Help ensure drawings are accurate, organized, and aligned with project requirements.
• Learn the reasoning behind engineering decisions, not just the drafting process.
• Grow your technical knowledge and take on increasing design responsibilities over time.

What We're Looking For

• Experience with Autodesk AutoCAD.
• 0-5 years of drafting, CAD, or design experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Detail-oriented and comfortable working with technology.
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn.
• Someone who asks questions, seeks understanding, and wants to grow professionally.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Utility, power, consulting engineering, or construction-related experience.
• Exposure to MicroStation, Inventor, or other design software.
• Interest in electrical systems, infrastructure, or engineering design.

Why This Opportunity?

Entry-level friendly with hands-on training and mentorship

Exposure to large-scale infrastructure projects

Clear career growth beyond traditional drafting work

Collaborative engineering environment with experienced professionals

Opportunity to build specialized skills in the growing power and utilities industry

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesterfield, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesterfield, MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.