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This role serves as a key technical resource responsible for providing engineering, product, and installation information required to successfully execute new and reconstruction cooling tower projects. The Designer and Drafter / Engineering Technician prepares detailed installation and fabrication drawings, supports field activities, and contributes to the design and development of cooling tower components using AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Generate accurate and detailed installation drawings for cooling tower projects under supervision.
• Create fabrication drawings for basic cooling tower components, ensuring clarity and constructability.
• Prepare complete and accurate bills of materials to support procurement and construction activities.
• Assist with resolving field problems by interpreting drawings, clarifying design intent, and providing technical information.
• Support the design and development of new cooling tower components and improvements to existing designs.
• Participate in cooling tower inspections as required, documenting findings and supporting follow-up engineering work.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with engineering, construction, and field personnel to ensure project requirements are met.
• Apply structural, mechanical, and materials detailing skills to produce practical, buildable designs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of drafting standards, templates, and documentation practices.

• 0–3 years of experience in detailing and application of structural, mechanical, and materials-related detailing skills.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for creating and modifying engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for organizing data, bills of materials, and technical information.
• Ability to produce accurate and complete drawings that clearly convey design intent.
• Ability to prepare accurate and complete bills of materials.
• Strong communication skills to cooperate effectively with engineering, construction, and field personnel.
• Basic understanding of practical construction and assembly of products.

• Product experience in cooling tower design is preferred but not required.
• Experience working with various materials of construction, including lumber, fiberglass, steel, and concrete, is a plus.
• Hands-on experience with practical construction and assembly of products.
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for inspections or field support.
• Interest in learning about cooling tower systems and evaporative cooling applications across power generation, industrial, refrigeration, and HVAC markets.

The role operates within a specialized engineering and manufacturing environment focused on the design, fabrication, and construction of field-erected cooling towers and related aftermarket services. You will primarily work in an office or engineering setting using AutoCAD and Microsoft Excel to develop drawings and documentation, while collaborating closely with engineering, project, and field teams. Some travel to job sites may be required to support cooling tower inspections, field problem resolution, and project execution. The organization provides solutions to customers in power generation, industrial, refrigeration, and HVAC evaporative cooling markets, and supports both new installations and replacement or reconstruction projects, as well as aftermarket services including replacement parts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edwardsville, KS.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Edwardsville,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 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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