Designer

Actalent; Nevada; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and -n/a

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent in Carson City, NV is seeking a Designer to support electric and gas utility projects from initial design through construction. You will draft using AutoCAD, create drawings and design packages, and coordinate with customers and project teams to deliver safe, reliable distribution infrastructure.

This contract-to-hire position emphasizes attention to detail, strong math and geometry skills, and the ability to interpret technical data.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and CAD drafting.
• Experience creating technical drawings, maps and design documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical data, sketches and specifications.
• Solid math and geometry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload independently and learn new processes quickly.

Responsibilities

• Design electric and/or gas distribution projects, including new construction, maintenance, and system improvements.
• Create drawings, maps, sketches, and design packages using AutoCAD and other CAD tools.
• Develop project cost estimates and support contract preparation.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, planners, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interpret field data, technical specifications, and utility standards to produce accurate, constructible designs.

Skills

CAD drafting

Technical drawings

Attention to detail

Mathematics

Communication

Self-motivation

Tools

AutoCAD

Maximo

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview

We're seeking a Designer to support electric and gas utility projects from initial design through construction. This role combines CAD drafting, utility design, customer interaction, and project coordination to deliver safe, reliable distribution infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design electric and/or gas distribution projects, including new construction, maintenance, and system improvements.
• Create drawings, maps, sketches, and design packages using AutoCAD and other CAD tools.
• Develop project cost estimates and support contract preparation.
• Coordinate with customers, engineers, planners, and construction teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interpret field data, technical specifications, and utility standards to produce accurate, constructible designs.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and computer-aided drafting (CAD).
• Experience creating technical drawings, maps, and design documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical data, sketches, and specifications.
• Solid math and geometry skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage workload independently and learn new processes quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in utility, construction, engineering, or infrastructure design environments.
• Knowledge of electric and/or gas distribution systems.
• Experience with cost estimating and project budgeting.
• Familiarity with Maximo or similar asset/work management systems.
• Experience in civil drafting, power distribution, or utility design.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carson City, NV.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/hr.

• 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 fully onsite position in Carson City,NV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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 [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 ap