Drafter

Actalent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Piping Designer/Drafter to support diverse piping design tasks in collaboration with discipline leads. You will produce accurate piping designs, drawings, and models while growing your technical skills through mentoring and supervision.

This onsite role in Saint Louis, MO emphasizes initiative, ownership, and long-term growth in piping design. The position involves creating piping layouts, using AutoCAD and Plant 3D, reviewing designs with Navisworks, and coordinating with

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as a pipe designer or piping drafter.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D for piping design/drafting.
• Experience with Navisworks for design review and coordination.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail to produce accurate drawings.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Effective communication with engineers, designers, and fabrication personnel.
• Willingness to travel and have a valid driver’s license.
• Mechanical drafting background or piping project experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with discipline leads to support piping design tasks.
• Prepare and update piping drawings, models, and docs using AutoCAD/Plant 3D.
• Create accurate piping layouts and designs adhering to standards.
• Review designs with Navisworks for coordination and constructability.
• Coordinate with shop/fabrication to ensure constructibility.
• Maintain project files including revisions and design records.
• Support documentation in Word/Excel for reporting and coordination.
• Participate in design reviews and resolve issues across disciplines.
• Follow established drafting standards for consistent deliverables.
• Communicate requirements to team and field personnel.
• Learn and apply new design tools and workflows to improve efficiency.
• Travel to project sites to support coordination and visits.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Plant 3D

Autodesk Navisworks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Travel with license

Education

Associate degree in CAD or related field

Tools

Autodesk Vault

Autodesk Navisworks (Freedom/Simulate/Manage)

Job description

Job Description

This Piping Designer / Drafter role focuses on supporting a wide range of piping design tasks in collaboration with discipline leads to deliver high-quality project work. You will produce accurate and constructible piping designs, drawings, and models while developing your technical capabilities through mentoring and supervision. The position is ideal for early-career professionals who show initiative, take ownership of their work, and are interested in long-term growth within piping design.

Job Title

Piping Designer / Drafter

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with discipline leads to support a variety of piping design and drafting tasks required to complete project scopes of work.


• Prepare and update piping drawings, models, and related documentation using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D.


• Apply mechanical drafting principles to create accurate, clear, and detailed piping layouts and designs.


• Use Autodesk Navisworks tools such as Freedom, Simulate, or Manage to review, coordinate, and validate piping designs.


• Work with shop and fabrication leads to ensure designs are constructible and aligned with fabrication and installation requirements.


• Maintain organized project files and documentation, including drawing revisions and design records.


• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to support documentation, reporting, and coordination activities.


• Participate in design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines to resolve design issues and ensure alignment across project teams.


• Follow established drafting and design standards, procedures, and best practices to produce consistent, high-quality deliverables.


• Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and shop/fabrication personnel to clarify design requirements and resolve questions.


• Take initiative in learning and applying new design tools, workflows, and technologies to improve design quality and efficiency.


• Travel to project sites as needed to support design coordination, field verification, and constructability reviews.

Essential Skills

• 03 years of experience as a pipe designer or piping drafter.


• Proficiency in AutoCAD and AutoCAD Plant 3D for piping design and drafting.


• Experience with Autodesk Navisworks products such as Freedom, Simulate, or Manage for design review and coordination.


• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and reporting.


• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate and thorough drawings and models.


• Effective organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, drawings, and project deliverables.


• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also contributing effectively in a team environment.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with engineers, designers, and fabrication personnel.


• Ability to collaborate with shop and fabrication leads to ensure design constructability.


• Valid drivers license and ability to travel to and from project sites.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting or a related field preferred.


• Familiarity with Autodesk Vault for managing design files and revisions preferred.


• Demonstrated interest in long-term growth and development within piping design.


• Willingness to be mentored and to develop technical skills under supervision.


• Mechanical drafting background or experience working on mechanical or piping projects.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based onsite at an engineering office, where you will work closely with discipline leads, designers, and other project team members in a collaborative environment. You will use tools such as AutoCAD, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Autodesk Navisworks, Microsoft Word, and Excel as part of your daily work. Some site visits are required, which may involve travel to project locations to support field verification, design coordination, and constructability reviews. The environment emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and the opportunity to grow your piping design skills through hands‑on project work and mentorship.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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.

• 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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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