Drafter

Location: Chesterfield

Drafter

Location:

St. Louis, MO

Employment Type:

Full-Time | On-Site

Actalent is partnering with a nationally recognized engineering firm to add a Mechanical Drafter to their growing St. Louis team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone eager to advance their drafting career while contributing to impactful power and utility infrastructure projects.

About the Role

As a Drafter on this team, you will support new substation builds, substation upgrades, and ongoing maintenance projects by producing high‑quality electrical drawings and documentation. You'll work alongside a team of talented engineers and designers, gaining exposure to real‑world design decisions and expanding your technical expertise beyond traditional CAD work.

This role is ideal for early‑career drafters or individuals looking to transition into the utilities or power delivery space.

Key Responsibilities

* Produce and update electrical designs and construction drawings for substation projects using AutoCAD.

* Collaborate closely with engineers and project teams to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to standards.

* Assist with planning and preliminary design tasks for new construction, expansions, and maintenance projects.

* Utilize tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Micro Station for drafting and design support.

Required Skills & Experience

* Strong proficiency in Autodesk AutoCAD.

* 0-5 years of drafting experience (open to entry-level and experienced candidates).

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to ask questions and seek clarity.

* Curiosity and willingness to learn the "why" behind design choices-not just the drafting itself.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience with in consulting, utilities, or electrical system design environments.

* Familiarity with additional design platforms such as Micro Station or Inventor.

* Leadership qualities or a naturally outgoing communication style.

* Strong technical aptitude and creative problem‑solving skills.

Work Environment

You'll join a collaborative, fast-paced engineering office that prioritizes mentorship, technical development, and cross-functional teamwork. This team values continuous learning and encourages drafters to grow beyond CAD production into deeper design and engineering support responsibilities.

If you're looking to grow your drafting career with a team that values development, collaboration, and real engineering impact, this role is an excellent opportunity to take the next step. You'll work on meaningful power and utility projects while expanding your skills beyond CAD. Apply today to join a team that invests in your long‑term success!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesterfield, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Chesterfield,MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccom for other accommodation options.