Cad Designer

ACTalent; Madison Heights (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Madison Heights, MI is seeking a Civil CAD Designer/Drafter to support civil engineering projects. You will develop CAD drawings from sketches and engineering direction, assemble drawing sets, and ensure CAD standards are applied across plans, sections, elevations and details.

Collaborate with engineering and project staff on civil and structural design drawings and site plans; read and interpret plans, redlines, and specs; minimum 2 years CAD experience with AutoCAD (Civil 3D

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CAD experience supporting civil engineering design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required; Civil 3D experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to develop detailed design drawings from sketches and engineering markups.
• Experience producing site plans and civil/structural drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specs from sketches and redlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive CAD drawings from sketches and engineering markups.
• Assemble preliminary, final, and construction record drawing sets.
• Maintain and implement CAD standards and templates.
• Integrate CAD files from outside parties and convert to company standards.
• Troubleshoot CAD-related issues for internal staff.
• Collaborate with engineering and project staff on civil and structural drawings and site plans.

Skills

CAD drafting

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Site plans

Reading blueprints

Education

Associate degree in CAD

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Civil CAD Designer/Drafter to support our civil engineering projects. This role involves developing comprehensive CAD drawings from sketches, engineering direction, and drawing markups, including plan views, sections, elevations, and details. The ideal candidate will assemble preliminary, final, and construction record drawing sets, maintain and implement company CAD standards and templates, integrate CAD files received from outside parties, convert files to company standards, and troubleshoot CAD-related issues for internal staff. Collaboration with engineering and project staff on civil and structural design drawings and site plans is essential.

Job Title: Civil CAD Designer/Drafter

We are seeking a Civil CAD Designer/Drafter to support our civil engineering projects. This role involves developing comprehensive CAD drawings from sketches, engineering direction, and drawing markups, including plan views, sections, elevations, and details. The ideal candidate will assemble preliminary, final, and construction record drawing sets, maintain and implement company CAD standards and templates, integrate CAD files received from outside parties, convert files to company standards, and troubleshoot CAD-related issues for internal staff. Collaboration with engineering and project staff on civil and structural design drawings and site plans is essential.

Job Description

We are seeking a Civil CAD Designer/Drafter to support our civil engineering projects. This role involves developing comprehensive CAD drawings from sketches, engineering direction, and drawing markups, including plan views, sections, elevations, and details. The ideal candidate will assemble preliminary, final, and construction record drawing sets, maintain and implement company CAD standards and templates, integrate CAD files received from outside parties, convert files to company standards, and troubleshoot CAD-related issues for internal staff. Collaboration with engineering and project staff on civil and structural design drawings and site plans is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive CAD drawings from sketches, engineering direction, and drawing markups.
• Assemble preliminary, final, and construction record drawing sets.
• Maintain and implement company CAD standards and templates.
• Integrate CAD files received from outside parties and convert files to company standards.
• Troubleshoot CAD-related issues for internal staff.
• Work closely with engineering and project staff on civil and structural design drawings and site plans.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of CAD experience supporting civil engineering design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required; Civil 3D experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to develop detailed design drawings from sketches and engineering markups.
• Experience producing site plans and structural/civil design drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications and work from sketches and redlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Design and Drafting preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with CAD standards, templates, file conversion, and troubleshooting is highly preferred.

Work Environment

Collaborative civil engineering environment working closely with engineers, designers, and project staff. The role supports multidisciplinary project teams and serves as a technical CAD resource for staff. Project work can include underground infrastructure, transportation, landfill, and industrial development projects. This position offers an opportunity to work directly with experienced engineers on technically challenging civil and infrastructure projects and play a key role in shaping and maintaining companywide CAD standards and processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison Heights, MI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison Heights, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison Heights,MI.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.