Cad Designer

ACTalent; Texas; On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Designer for a contract-to-hire role in Plano, TX. The candidate will design and document water and wastewater treatment equipment using AutoCAD Plant 3D and related tools, producing CAD models and fabrication drawings with quality control in mind.

Travel is limited; onsite work is required in Plano, with a path to permanent employment and potential compensation increases upon transition. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• Experience with 3D CAD and plant layout is required.
• Familiarity with P&ID diagrams and skid-type equipment.
• Ability to create fabrication drawings for water treatment projects.

Skills

AutoCAD 3D

P&ID

Skid design

Fabrication drawings

Water treatment experience

Tools

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Advanced Steel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Designer Overview

We're looking for a Designer to join a growing team with the below experience/skills, please apply if you feel you have the necessary requirements:

• AutoCAD 3D (AutoCAD Plant 3D Highly preferred)
• P&ID's
• Skid design experience
• Fabrication drawings
• Experience working within Water treatment systems or wastewater industries

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment focused on the design and documentation of water and wastewater treatment equipment. You will primarily work on CAD models and fabrication drawings using AutoCAD Plant 3D, Advanced Steel, and Microsoft Office tools. Travel is not typically required, except for occasional visits to a local fabrication shop to support constructability reviews or design coordination. The work setting emphasizes adherence to ISO 9001:2015 quality standards and established safety procedures, with a professional atmosphere that supports collaboration with designers and engineers. The position offers a contract-to-hire path with the potential for a notable increase in compensation upon transition to permanent employment, along with the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects..

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plano, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

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 Plano, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 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 [e-mail] 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.