Mechanical Drafter

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

Job Title: Mechanical Drafter Job Description

The Structural Designer supports industrial and heavy construction projects across sectors such as bulk material handling, energy, and manufacturing. This role is responsible for producing detailed structural designs, drawings, and models in collaboration with engineers and project teams. This is a designer position focused on drafting, modeling, and analysis support using STAAD and Trek software platforms.

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 (mechanical, piping, electrical) 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 to meet scope, schedule, and quality expectations.

Essential Skills

• 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 support) and Trek (3D modeling and structural detailing).


• Strong understanding of structural steel framing systems, concrete foundations, and anchor systems.


• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.


• Proficiency with standard drafting and design tools (AutoCAD familiarity preferred).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to large-scale projects across energy, renewables, and infrastructure.


• Collaborative, team-oriented engineering and construction environment.


• Opportunities to grow within design, detailing, and project execution teams.

Work Environment

This position requires working in the office five days a week. The work environment is collaborative and team-oriented, offering exposure to large-scale projects and opportunities for professional growth within the design and construction industry.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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. 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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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.

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