Mechanical Drafter III (US)

Job Description

Contract-to-Hire | Stable Project Work | Growth Opportunity

Join a collaborative engineering team supporting industrial water and process system projects in a fast-paced EPC/design-build environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working hands-on with P&IDs, piping layouts, and fabrication drawings, and wants to contribute to complex, real-world systems in industries like semiconductor, chemical, and water treatment.

You'll play a key role in turning engineering concepts into high-quality, production-ready drawings, while working closely with engineers, designers, and fabrication teams.

• Create and maintain P&IDs in AutoCAD Plant 3D based on engineering designs
• Develop 2D drawings including:
  • General Arrangements (GA)
  • Layouts, sections, and detailed views
• Contribute to fabrication drawings for piping, skids, and structural frames
• Update drawings with redlines, RFIs, vendor data, and as-builts
• Ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and industry codes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, project teams, and fabricators
• Support submittals, IFC packages, and construction documentation
• Participate in QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy and quality
• Maintain organized CAD files, revision tracking, and documentation control

• 3–7 years of drafting experience in an industrial EPC or design-build environment
• Strong experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D (P&IDs required)
• Solid understanding of piping layouts and industrial drawing standards
• Ability to interpret PFDs, specifications, and engineering markups
• Experience working within CAD standards and structured project workflows
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Fabrication drawing experience (piping, skids, frames, supports)
• Exposure to UPW, water treatment, semiconductor, or chemical facilities
• Knowledge of isometrics, line lists, and BOM extraction
• Experience working with fabrication shops or construction teams

• Associate's degree or technical training in Drafting, Design Technology, or similar
• (Equivalent hands-on experience is welcomed)

• Contract-to-hire with long-term potential
• Work on real industrial systems (not just conceptual design)
• Highly collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to grow into Designer or Project roles
• Minimal travel (local shop visits only)
• Exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing/process industries

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plano, TX.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.85/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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