Cad Designer

ACTalent; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CAD Designer to join our Cordova, IL facility on-site. The role focuses on updating and maintaining accurate CAD records, aligning with field conditions, and coordinating with engineers, vendors, and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 5–8 years of CAD/documentation experience, a related engineering degree, and strong attention to detail. This is a contract, on-site position based in Davenport, IA with a standard 8–5 schedule.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years' experience managing commercial CAD documentation or facilities records.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and modern documentation practices.
• Keen eye for detail and quality control in CAD records.
• Ability to translate field conditions into accurate CAD updates.
• Experience organizing digital as-built databases.
• Strong communication and stakeholder coordination.
• Self-managed, able to work on-site with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the on-site CAD resource at the Cordova, IL facility, present 4-5 days per week.
• Update CAD documentation to reflect accurate record conditions with Plant Manager input.
• Perform quality checks against current field conditions and maintain version-controlled files.
• Coordinate with engineers, vendors, contractors and other units to confirm record conditions.
• Maintain a well-organized digital database of as-built files accessible to stakeholders.
• Identify discrepancies between drawings and actual conditions and resolve or escalate.
• Communicate documentation status and outstanding items to facility stakeholders.
• Work mostly on-site with some flexibility as project needs evolve.

Skills

CAD documentation

Interpreting field conditions

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled CAD Designer to join our team on-site at a manufacturing facility in Cordova, Illinois. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who excels in maintaining precise built environment documentation and collaborating with facility stakeholders to ensure up-to-date records.

Job Title

CAD Designer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated on-site CAD resource at the Cordova Illinois facility, present 4-5 days per week.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to assess existing facility conditions and update CAD documentation to reflect accurate record conditions.
• Conduct quality checks and control reviews of existing documentation against current field conditions.
• Coordinate with internal business units and external partners, including engineers, vendors, and contractors, to confirm proper record conditions.
• Maintain and manage a well-organized digital database of as-built files, ensuring files are accessible, current, and version-controlled.
• Engage alternate parties as needed to support the accuracy and completeness of the documentation library.
• Proactively identify discrepancies between drawn documentation and actual conditions and resolve or elevate as appropriate.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with facility stakeholders regarding documentation status, outstanding items, and project coordination.
• Expected to be on-site at the Cordova Illinois facility the majority of each work week with occasional flexibility as project needs evolve.

Essential Skills

• 5-8 years' experience working on commercial CAD documentation, as-built drawing management, or facilities documentation.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Intimate working experience with AutoCAD.
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to documentation accuracy and quality control.
• Demonstrated ability to assess existing field conditions and translate findings into accurate CAD record updates.
• Experience maintaining and organizing digital databases of as-built and record drawings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple business units and stakeholder groups to determine and validate record conditions.
• Self-motivated and self-managed, able to work independently on-site with minimal oversight.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of MEP code and design standards.
• Experience with mechanical systems, including familiarity with mechanical piping systems and ability to draft 'as-built' conditions.
• Experience with manufacturing type systems.
• Any OSHA tag certifications would be a plus (would be a requirement once converted to an FTE).
• Ideal candidate would have experience in a mechanical shop and is looking to make the next step up.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at a manufacturing facility in Cordova, Illinois, with a standard shift from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday. The role involves collaborating with internal business units and external partners, including engineers and vendors, to maintain documentation accuracy. The work environment is dynamic, requiring presence on-site most of the week with occasional flexibility as project needs evolve.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Davenport, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Davenport,IA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance our 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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