Industrial Structural Drafter - STAAD & Trek Expert

Actalent; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to develop structural designs and detailed drawings for industrial facilities in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on drafting and modeling with STAAD and Trek under engineer direction, coordinating with mechanical, piping, and electrical teams.

You will produce 3D models and fabrication drawings, review vendor drawings, and assist with material take-offs while ensuring compliance with codes and client specs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, or related field.
• 3+ years of structural design/drafting experience in industrial, EPC, or construction environments.
• Hands-on experience with STAAD (modeling and analysis) and Trek (3D modeling).
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Develop structural designs, layouts, and detailed drawings for steel, concrete, and foundation systems supporting industrial facilities.
• Utilize STAAD for structural analysis modeling and to support design calculations under engineer direction.
• Create and maintain accurate 3D models and fabrication drawings using Trek.
• Translate engineering concepts, sketches, and markups into constructible design packages.
• Coordinate with internal disciplines to ensure design integration.
• Produce general arrangements, connection details, and erection drawings.
• Support material take-offs (MTOs) and assist with procurement documentation.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate into design deliverables.
• Ensure drawings comply with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with project teams.

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Drafter to develop structural designs and detailed drawings for industrial facilities in Saint Louis, MO. The role focuses on drafting and modeling with STAAD and Trek under engineer direction, coordinating with mechanical, piping, and electrical teams.

You will produce 3D models and fabrication drawings, review vendor drawings, and assist with material take-offs while ensuring compliance with codes and client specs.