Designer

Actalent; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Decatur, AL is seeking a Designer to maintain and update engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation using AutoCAD. You will support MOC processes, coordinate drawing revisions, and assist across engineering, maintenance, production, and contractor teams to ensure accurate records and smooth project execution.

The role requires 3–5 years of AutoCAD drafting or design experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and an associate degree in drafting or

Qualifications

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and drafting techniques.
• Experience with document control and P&ID knowledge.
• 3–5 years of AutoCAD drafting or design experience.
• Experience working with engineering drawings and document control systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation using AutoCAD.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes by coordinating drawing revisions.
• Assist engineering teams with capital projects and document control activities.
• Manage equipment numbering and asset tracking to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate with various teams to support project execution and facility operations.
• Generate reports and track the status of engineering drawings and documentation updates.
• Support the continuous improvement of drafting and document control procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Documentation control

P&ID knowledge

3–5 years AutoCAD drafting

Organizational skills

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting/Design

Job description

Job DescriptionMaintain and update engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment records, and technical documentation using AutoCAD. Support Management of Change (MOC) processes by coordinating drawing revisions and engineering document updates. Assist engineering teams with capital projects, document control activities, and plant drawing maintenance. Manage equipment numbering, asset tracking, and engineering records to ensure documentation accuracy. Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, production, and contractor teams to support project execution and facility operations. Generate reports and track the status of engineering drawings, records, and documentation updates. Support the continuous improvement of drafting and document control procedures.

Job Title: Designer

Job Description

Maintain and update engineering drawings, P&IDs, equipment records, and technical documentation using AutoCAD. Support Management of Change (MOC) processes by coordinating drawing revisions and engineering document updates. Assist engineering teams with capital projects, document control activities, and plant drawing maintenance. Manage equipment numbering, asset tracking, and engineering records to ensure documentation accuracy. Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, production, and contractor teams to support project execution and facility operations. Generate reports and track the status of engineering drawings, records, and documentation updates. Support the continuous improvement of drafting and document control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation using AutoCAD.
• Support Management of Change (MOC) processes by coordinating drawing revisions.
• Assist engineering teams with capital projects and document control activities.
• Manage equipment numbering and asset tracking to ensure documentation accuracy.
• Coordinate with various teams to support project execution and facility operations.
• Generate reports and track the status of engineering drawings and documentation updates.
• Support the continuous improvement of drafting and document control procedures.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and drafting techniques.
• Experience with document control and P&ID knowledge.
• 3-5 years of AutoCAD drafting or design experience.
• Experience working with engineering drawings and document control systems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting, Design Technology, or related field.
• Experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or chemical plant environment is preferred.
• Leadership experience and expertise in change management.
• Familiarity with engineering documentation and project coordination.
• Experience in asset management and supporting capital projects.

Work Environment

The position is based in an industrial manufacturing facility, primarily office-based with routine interaction in plant environments. Frequent collaboration with engineering, maintenance, production, and project teams is expected. The role may require climbing stairs and ladders and performing occasional field verification of equipment and drawings. Occasional overtime may be necessary to support project deadlines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Decatur, AL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

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.

Health, dental, and vision coverage Retirement savings plan Paid time off and holidays Bonus eligibility Professional development opportunities Growth and advancement potential Collaborative and safety-focused work environment

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Decatur,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.