Drafter/designer

Job Title: Drafter/DesignerJob Description

The Mechanical Designer Drafter is responsible for creating 3D piping and equipment models and involves drafting, designing, and detailing various projects in coordination with engineers. The role requires performing regular and recurring designer/drafter duties independently, adhering to established policies, procedures, and practices. The designer will prepare detailed drawings of mechanical layouts, plans, equipment, and piping according to specifications provided by the engineering team and customers.

Responsibilities

• Create 3D models of piping and equipment.

• Draft, design, and detail various mechanical projects.

• Coordinate with engineers to ensure design accuracy.

• Prepare detailed mechanical layouts, plans, equipment, and piping drawings.

• Follow established policies, procedures, and practices independently.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in design, AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Solidworks.

• Strong skills in mechanical design and 3D modeling.

• Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication skills.

• Technical proficiency and superior organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal instruction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products.

• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional or Bluebeam Revu.

• Experience with CADWorx Plant 3D.

• Familiarity with document tracking databases.

• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Work Environment

This position requires in-person attendance. The work environment involves collaboration with engineers and adherence to established policies and procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

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