Structural Design Engineer — CAD & Steel Detailing

ACTalent; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Design Engineer in Des Moines, IA to partner with structural engineers to design and model steel products, produce detailed blueprints and BOMs, and support field installation.

You will use CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Pro/ENGINEER) to create accurate 2D/3D models, review drawings, manage documentation, and collaborate with contractors and drafters to meet project timelines.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in Drafting, Industrial Technology, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of structural steel detailing experience preferred.
• Proficiency in detailing software such as AutoCAD, AutoDesk Inventor/Vault, SolidWorks, or similar CAD tools.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and architectural drawings accurately.

Responsibilities

• Partner with structural engineers to design and model products meeting customer requirements and project specifications.
• Create detailed blueprints and BOMs to support offsite manufacturing.
• Develop and update 2D and 3D models using CAD software (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Pro/ENGINEER).
• Prepare engineering drawings for sheet metal and steel structures.
• Apply GD&T to ensure precise and manufacturable designs.
• Review and interpret drawings to produce accurate detailing and layouts.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and installation teams to clarify design intent.
• Collaborate with engineers and drafters to coordinate project deliverables.

Skills

CAD tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

SolidWorks

Creo

GD&T

Reading drawings

BOM creation

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree in Drafting/Industrial Tech/Mechanical Eng

Tools

AutoDesk Inventor/Vault

SolidWorks

Creo

Pro/ENGINEER

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Design Engineer in Des Moines, IA to partner with structural engineers to design and model steel products, produce detailed blueprints and BOMs, and support field installation.

You will use CAD tools (AutoCAD, Inventor, SolidWorks, Creo, Pro/ENGINEER) to create accurate 2D/3D models, review drawings, manage documentation, and collaborate with contractors and drafters to meet project timelines.