Drafter

Actalent; Bucyrus (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a qualified CAD Designer for its Kansas City area office. The role focuses on producing lease exhibits, zoning and construction drawings with emphasis on Civil Design and Site Grading for telecommunications projects.

Responsibilities include completing drawings from various sources, performing peer reviews, and addressing client redlines. Proficiency in AutoCAD and strong drafting skills are required, along with good communication and team collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong drafting and design skills with a focus on Civil, Structural, and Electrical aspects.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• General office skills including Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Complete drawings based on client requirements, field sketches, photos, and internet map images.
• Conduct peer reviews of other designers’ drawings as part of a quality control process.
• Address drawing comments based on redlines from clients, project managers, engineers, and peer reviews.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting

Civil design

Electrical design

Communication

Education

CAD Design certificate/Associate's degree

Job description

Job Description

A leading company in the Architecture and Engineering sector is seeking a qualified CAD Designer for their Kansas City office. The role involves producing lease exhibits, zoning drawings, and construction drawings with a focus on Civil Design and Site Grading. This position is integral to the success of projects within the telecommunications industry.

Job Title: CAD Designer

Responsibilities

• Complete drawings based on client requirements, field sketches, photos, and internet map images.
• Conduct peer reviews of other designers’ drawings as part of a quality control process.
• Address drawing comments based on redlines from clients, project managers, engineers, and peer reviews.
• Maintain orderly files and materials according to company standards.
• Collaborate effectively as a team player.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Strong drafting and design skills with a focus on Civil, Structural, and Electrical aspects.
• Effective communication and problem-solving abilities.
• General office skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certification or Associate's degree in CAD Design is preferred but open to other backgrounds.
• Knowledge of Civil, Steel, or Electrical CAD design is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment is a headquarters cubical setting where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued. The role requires a professional and organized approach to maintaining company standards.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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 applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.