Designer

CAD DESIGNER Utility Infrastructure LAUNCH YOUR CAREER IN THE GROWING UTILITY INDUSTRY We are seeking a CAD Designer to support utility infrastructure projects that help improve electric grid reliability and modernize critical power systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with AutoCAD experience in civil, utility, electrical, telecommunications, fiber, surveying, or infrastructure design who wants to build a long-term career in the utility and energy industry. In this role, you'll work alongside engineers, designers, and field teams to create drawings that support the planning, permitting, and construction of underground and overhead utility projects. Your work will directly contribute to infrastructure improvements that impact communities and customers every day. Whether you're an early-career designer looking to grow or an experienced drafter seeking exposure to utility projects, this role offers training, career development, and hands-on project experience. WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Create and update technical drawings, exhibits, and design documents using AutoCAD.
- Support utility infrastructure projects by preparing documentation used for engineering, permitting, and construction activities.
- Review project plans and design requirements to develop accurate and detailed drawings.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, right-of-way, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Verify drawing details, property information, dimensions, and project data.
- Conduct quality checks and revisions to ensure drawing accuracy.
- Utilize GIS and other mapping tools to support project development.
- Maintain organized project files and documentation.
- Participate in occasional field visits to verify existing conditions and gather project information. Support multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality expectations
- Support multiple projects while meeting deadlines and quality expectations

Required Qualifications

- Experience using AutoCAD to create or modify technical drawings.
- Experience in drafting, design, engineering technology, surveying, utilities, telecommunications, civil design, or a related field.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
- Ability to interpret plans, maps, sketches, and technical documents.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Associate degree, certificate, or coursework in CAD, Drafting, Engineering Technology, Design, GIS, Surveying, or a related discipline.
- Experience with utility, electrical, telecom, fiber, civil, or infrastructure projects.
- Familiarity with GIS, mapping software, or utility design tools.
- Knowledge of easements, plats, right-of-way documentation, or land records.
- Interest in utility design, engineering, project management, or infrastructure development.

Why this opportunity

- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
- Gain experience supporting major infrastructure and utility projects
- Work alongside experienced engineers and designers
- Learn utility design, GIS, construction, and industry standards
- Clear career growth opportunities into Designer, Utility Designer, Project Coordinator,
- Engineering Technician, and Project Management roles
- Stable industry with long-term project demand
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on infrastructure improvements and electric grid modernization
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richmond, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Richmond,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the
city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,
including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications
and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you
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