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Actalent Mechanical Drafter in Ames, Iowa

Job Title: Mechanical DrafterJob Description

Review engineering and contract mechanical drawings, review and understand project specifications, prints, and submittals. Survey existing field conditions for coordination and conflict resolution. Draw piping, plumbing, and HVAC sheetmetal models. Participate in or direct project coordination meetings with all other trades. Work with Prefabrication Manager to seek out any gains in efficiency and productivity within the company.

Responsibilities

  • Review engineering and contract mechanical drawings.

  • Understand project specifications, prints, and submittals.

  • Survey existing field conditions for coordination and conflict resolution.

  • Draw piping, plumbing, and HVAC sheetmetal models.

  • Participate in or direct project coordination meetings with all other trades.

  • Work with Prefabrication Manager to seek out any gains in efficiency and productivity within the company.

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD

  • Proficiency in Revit

  • Experience with Revit MEP

  • Design and drafting skills

  • Mechanical engineering knowledge

  • 3D modeling

  • Mechanical drafting experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Revit & AutoCAD proficiency

Work Environment

Design work primarily involves sitting at a desk drawing for current projects. The dress code is business casual, such as dress shirts and khakis. Typically, you will work 40 hours a week in a cubicle environment next to coworkers, including two drafters and one BIM Manager. Depending on the projects, you may work either independently or with peers on various assignments.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent

  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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