CAD Designer - Now Hiring

Job Title: CAD Designer

Job Description

As a CAD Designer, you will be responsible for producing detailed shop drawings from provided design drawings for shop fabrication. Your work will include detailing components such as support steel, platework, panels, stairs, and walkway access. You will generate erection drawings for job site assembly and create material cut lists and burn table templates from design drawings for the shop. Detailing basic AISC standard connections based on engineer-provided loads is also beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed shop drawings for shop fabrication.
• Detail components including support steel, platework, panels, stairs, and walkway access.
• Generate erection drawings for job site assembly.
• Create material cut lists and burn table templates from design drawings for the shop.
• Detail basic AISC standard connections based on engineer-provided loads.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in steel platework fabrication and/or structural steel fabrication industries.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD with an emphasis on 2D detailing; 3D experience is beneficial.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication, welding, and bolting.
• Excellent math skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clear communication skills in English.
• US Citizenship.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational training in drafting is preferred but not required with proven work history.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position, not work from home, with no travel required. You will work in both office and shop environments. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including 401k with matching 50% at 6%, Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pensacola, FL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Pensacola, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Pensacola,FL.

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.