CAD Designer

Actalent; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Pensacola, FL seeks a CAD Designer to produce detailed shop drawings for fabrication. You will detail components like support steel, platework, panels, stairs, and walkway access, and generate erection drawings for site assembly.

Applicants should have 5+ years in steel fabrication, AutoCAD proficiency (2D); 3D is a plus. This contract-to-hire role is onsite with competitive hourly pay of $30.00–$36.00.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in steel platework or structural steel fabrication.
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• Proficient in AutoCAD with emphasis on 2D detailing; 3D experience is beneficial.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication, welding, and bolting.
• Clear communication in English; US citizenship required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop drawings for shop fabrication.
• Detail components including support steel, platework, panels, stairs, and walkway access.
• Generate erection drawings for job site assembly.
• Create material cut lists and burn table templates from design drawings for the shop.
• Detail basic AISC standard connections based on engineer-provided loads.

Skills

5+ years fabrication experience

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

English communication

US Citizenship

Math skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

AutoCAD

2D detailing

3D drafting

Job description

Job Title

CAD Designer

Description

As a CAD Designer, you will be responsible for producing detailed shop drawings from provided design drawings for shop fabrication. Your work will include detailing components such as support steel, platework, panels, stairs, and walkway access. You will generate erection drawings for job site assembly and create material cut lists and burn table templates from design drawings for the shop. Detailing basic AISC standard connections based on engineer-provided loads is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop drawings for shop fabrication.
• Detail components including support steel, platework, panels, stairs, and walkway access.
• Generate erection drawings for job site assembly.
• Create material cut lists and burn table templates from design drawings for the shop.
• Detail basic AISC standard connections based on engineer-provided loads.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in steel platework fabrication and/or structural steel fabrication industries.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with an emphasis on 2D detailing; 3D experience is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication, welding, and bolting.
• Excellent math skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear communication skills in English.
• US Citizenship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational training in drafting is preferred but not required with proven work history.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position, not work from home, with no travel required. You will work in both office and shop environments.

Benefits

• 401k with matching 50% at 6%
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pensacola, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Pensacola, FL.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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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.