Cad Technician

Job Title: CAD TechnicianJob DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Sr CAD Technician / Nuclear Drafter to support engineering and configuration management activities at a nuclear power generation facility in Palo, Iowa. The individual will be responsible for developing, revising, and maintaining plant engineering drawings and technical documentation, focusing on updating as-built drawings in MicroStation, incorporating approved engineering changes, and supporting controlled document revisions.Responsibilities

• Develop, revise, and maintain plant engineering drawings using MicroStation 2D.
• Update P&IDs, electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, isometric drawings, and general arrangement as-built drawings based on field markups, walkdowns, and completed work packages.
• Incorporate approved engineering changes, design modifications, and temporary changes into controlled drawings.
• Ensure drawing revisions are completed accurately and within required schedules.
• Use Adobe Acrobat Pro to update, assemble, and package controlled documents.
• Collaborate with engineering and station personnel to clarify drawing requirements and resolve discrepancies.
• Follow established drafting, document control, configuration management, and revision-control processes.
• Maintain accuracy and traceability of engineering records.
• Adhere to site safety, security, and radiological protection protocols.

Essential Skills

• 11+ years of drafting/design experience in an engineering environment.
• Advanced proficiency with MicroStation 2D.
• Experience creating and updating as-built drawings from field markups.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and drawing revision control.
• Ability to work accurately within a controlled engineering documentation environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Associate degree or technical certificate in Drafting, CAD, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Previous drafting experience within nuclear power, fossil/power generation, utilities, petrochemical, industrial/process facilities, or other highly regulated industries.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality requirements including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and NQA-1.
• Experience working within a formal configuration management environment.
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with EDMS, Documentum, or similar document/records management systems.
• MicroStation certification.
• ADDA Certified Drafter.
• Previous nuclear site access and/or General Employee Training (GET).

Work EnvironmentThis position is located on-site at a nuclear power generation facility in Palo, Iowa. The role offers exposure to complex plant systems, nuclear engineering standards, and formal configuration management processes within a highly regulated engineering environment. The assignment duration is 612 months. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Palo, IA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $37.00/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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Palo, IA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Palo,IA.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.

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