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Mechanical Drafter III (US)

Actalent
Plano, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 5/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/15/2026

2D Drafter – Industrial Process Systems

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity


Position Overview

The 2D Drafter supports engineering teams by producing accurate, high-quality drawings for industrial water and process systems. This role is primarily focused on developing and maintaining P&IDs using AutoCAD Plant 3D, with additional support for layout and fabrication drawings.


Key Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain P&IDs in AutoCAD Plant 3D based on engineering input
  • Develop general arrangement (GA) drawings, layouts, and detailed views
  • Support fabrication drawings for piping, frames, and skidded systems
  • Incorporate redlines, RFIs, vendor data, and as-built updates
  • Ensure drawings meet company standards, client requirements, and codes
  • Coordinate with engineers and project teams to resolve design issues
  • Support drawing packages for submittals and construction (IFC)
  • Maintain organized CAD files, revisions, and QA/QC checks

Required Qualifications

  • 3–7 years of drafting experience in an industrial EPC or design/build environment
  • Strong AutoCAD Plant 3D experience (P&IDs)
  • Solid understanding of piping systems, layouts, and drafting standards
  • Ability to read PFDs, specifications, and engineering markups

Preferred Experience

  • Fabrication drawings (piping, skids, supports)
  • Exposure to water treatment, chemical, or semiconductor environments
  • Familiarity with isometrics, line lists, and basic BOMs
  • Experience coordinating with fabrication or construction teams

  • EducationAssociate degree in Drafting/Design or equivalent experience

Additional Information

  • Contract-to-hire opportunity
  • Minimal travel (occasional local fabrication shop visits)

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $23 - $29

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