Job Title: CAD Designer
Job Description
We are seeking an Experience CAD Designer to support the complete design build of desalination systems for new installations, expansions, or retrofit projects. As a CAD Designer, you will use AutoCAD Plant 3D to produce intelligent 3D plant models and detailed engineering drawings for water and wastewater treatment facilities, including both process systems and yard piping layouts. This role offers a lot of design flexibility, based on customer needs.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain intelligent 3D plant models using AutoCAD Plant 3D for water and wastewater treatment facilities.
Generate and annotate 2D fabrication, construction, and layout drawings directly from 3D models, including general arrangements, sections, and isometrics.
Prepare and maintain accurate Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) reflecting process and control intent.
Design comprehensive facility and yard piping layouts, ensuring proper routing, connectivity, and maintainability of buried and above-ground systems.
Produce detailed pipeline profile drawings, including pipe slopes, elevations, fittings, and utility crossings.
Apply and reference corporate standard details to supplement design layouts, ensuring constructability and consistency across projects.
Design and model piping systems utilizing a variety of materials, including PVC, HDPE, Super Duplex, 316 Stainless Steel, Ductile Iron, and CLDI.
Ensure compliance with relevant piping codes and design standards.
Work closely with mechanical and process engineers to validate piping layouts, hydraulic suitability, and installation feasibility.
Integrate instrumentation components into 3D models and associated drawings.
Collaborate with Electrical and Instrumentation Engineers to coordinate control devices, cable routes, and panel interfaces.
Produce high-quality, clearly annotated drawings suitable for fabrication, construction, and field installation.
Maintain and control drawing revisions, transmittals, and registers per corporate document management procedures.
Conduct self-checks and participate in design and model reviews for constructability, functionality, and compliance with standards.
Collaborate with Process, Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil teams to ensure multidisciplinary model integrity.
Support fabrication shops and field installation teams by providing drawing clarifications, as-built updates, and redline modifications.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of CAD standards, drawing templates, and standard detail libraries.
Essential Skills
8+ years of water/wastewater treatment plant or similar industrial facility design experience.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Plant 3D, including equipment modeling, piping design, and orthographic/isometric generation.
Experience producing yard piping layouts and pipeline profile drawings.
Strong understanding of piping systems, materials, valves, and instrumentation integration.
Ability to interpret and prepare P&IDs, general arrangements, and fabrication-level deliverables.
Proficiency in applying standard detail drawings to improve layout clarity and support field constructability.
Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
Proven ability to coordinate across disciplines and maintain drawing accuracy under tight schedules.
Effective communication and teamwork skills in a multi-discipline engineering environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with skid-mounted modular systems or prefabricated water treatment packages.
Familiarity with Navisworks, Revit, or Inventor for 3D coordination and model visualization.
Exposure to instrument loop drawings, control system integration, and I&E coordination.
Prior involvement with fabrication, field installation, or construction support activities.
Mentorship or team coordination experience within a design department.
Work Environment
This position is based in the office with flexibility for remote work when needed. The work environment supports a collaborative and growth-oriented culture, offering opportunities to contribute to significant projects and the potential for career advancement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coral Springs, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.90 - $49.04/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 Coral Springs,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 15, 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.
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