Drafter/designer

Drafter / Designer

The Drafter/Designer supports project execution by translating customer requirements into accurate, buildable concrete formwork designs. This role collaborates closely with sales, estimating, and operations teams to develop timely, practical solutions that align with project specifications and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Intake and review customer orders and project requirements to understand scope, schedule, and design expectations.
• Assist the estimating team by preparing and refining estimates and quotes based on project plans and customer needs.
• Create detailed formwork drawings using CAD software, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and compliance with project specifications.
• Revise and update formwork drawings as project requirements evolve or as feedback is received from internal teams and customers.
• Interpret and work from construction drawings, plans, blueprints, and elevations to develop appropriate formwork solutions.
• Coordinate design details with sales, estimating, operations, and other internal stakeholders to ensure alignment and feasibility.
• Communicate with customers as needed to clarify requirements, address design questions, and support the quoting and design process.
• Maintain organized project documentation and drawing files to support smooth handoffs to operations and field teams.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with drafting and designing in CAD software.
• Hands-on experience with concrete or concrete formwork design and detailing.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from construction plans, blueprints, and elevations.
• Experience supporting customer intake, including gathering technical requirements and project details.
• Experience in estimating and preparing quotes for construction or formwork-related projects.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in creating and revising technical drawings.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and interacting with customers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience specifically in concrete formwork drafting and design.
• Familiarity with construction industry practices, terminology, and workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to develop practical, buildable formwork solutions.
• Organizational skills to maintain clear and up-to-date project documentation and drawing records.

Work Environment

The Drafter/Designer works in a collaborative, project-driven environment, partnering closely with sales, estimating, and operations teams. The role primarily involves office-based or hybrid work using CAD software and standard computer tools to produce and revise technical drawings. Work typically follows standard business hours, with occasional flexibility required to meet project deadlines or support time-sensitive customer requests. The environment emphasizes teamwork, clear communication, and a focus on delivering accurate, constructible formwork designs that support successful field execution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of King of Prussia, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr. Benefits PTO/Holiday

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in King of Prussia, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.