Drafter/designer

Job Title: Drafter / DesignerJob Description

This role offers an opportunity for a versatile Drafter / Designer to support engineering projects for high‑tech manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, and facility environments. The position is ideal for a well‑rounded designer who enjoys working across multiple disciplines and developing a wide variety of drawing packages in a collaborative engineering environment. You will create and maintain engineering and construction drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, work closely with engineers and project teams, and contribute to projects for complex industrial and commercial facilities. The organization promotes teamwork, cross‑training, professional growth, and continuous learning, providing clear pathways for long‑term career development in design.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain engineering and construction drawings using Revit and AutoCAD.
• Develop plans, sections, details, 3D models, and complete construction document packages across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural, process, and architectural systems.
• Develop and update layouts for equipment, mechanical systems, electrical systems, architectural elements, and structural components.
• Use AutoCAD to update drawings, create models, and prepare construction documents for industrial and commercial building projects.
• Work closely with engineers to develop design strategies, update designs, and draft redlines and markups accurately.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure drawings meet quality, accuracy, and schedule requirements.
• Perform field verification and incorporate design changes and as‑built conditions into project documentation.
• Maintain drawing standards and adhere to document control procedures to ensure consistency and accuracy across all deliverables.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams supporting high‑tech manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, and facility projects.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal stakeholders to clarify design requirements and resolve issues.
• Follow specific and detailed instructions from supervisors, working under close supervision with limited opportunity to exercise independent judgment while developing professional skills.
• Participate in continuous learning opportunities, such as engineering seminars and training resources, to enhance technical and design capabilities.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD.
• Experience producing drawings for engineering, industrial, manufacturing, or facility projects.
• Ability to develop and update layouts for mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and process systems.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and construction documentation for industrial and commercial construction projects.
• Ability to work across multiple disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, structural, process, and architectural systems.
• Understanding of drafting or designing layout of systems in at least one discipline such as mechanical, electrical, architectural, or structural.
• Ability to accurately interpret and apply redlines and markups to drawings.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients, engineers, and project teams.
• Strong organization and problem‑solving skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Ability to learn quickly, take direction, and develop within a structured engineering environment.
• Comfort working under close supervision and following specific and detailed instructions on required tasks and expected results.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Interest in multi‑discipline design and drafting, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, structural, and MEP design.
• Experience with industrial and commercial building and commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with construction documents, construction drafting, and document control procedures.
• Exposure to semiconductor or high‑tech manufacturing facilities.
• Experience using CAD tools for redlines, design updates, and model development.
• Desire for long‑term growth and a career in design within a collaborative engineering environment.
• Willingness to participate in professional development opportunities, such as lunchtime seminars with industry experts and online learning platforms.
• Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously in industrial, manufacturing, and facility environments.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office‑based, working closely with engineers and project teams in a collaborative environment. You will use AutoCAD and Revit daily to produce and update engineering and construction documents for high‑tech manufacturing, semiconductor, industrial, and facility projects. There is potential for work onsite at client locations, including field verification and coordination activities within industrial and commercial building environments. The culture emphasizes teamwork, cross‑training, and continuous learning, with access to professional growth opportunities such as seminars and online training resources. The role offers upward mobility and long‑term career growth for individuals pursuing a design career. Benefits include paid time off, holiday and sick time, overtime pay eligibility, a compensation package based on experience and abilities, corporate‑sponsored medical and dental insurance, long‑term disability coverage, a year‑end bonus structure, and access to professional development platforms during consultancy periods.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tualatin, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $38.00/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 Tualatin,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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.

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.

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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.