Entry Design Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Design Engineer (Junior level) to support infrastructure and utility projects. You will create and review designs, develop technical drawings, and participate in field assessments, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet schedules.

The role emphasizes AutoCAD proficiency, engineering fundamentals, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work in Naperville, IL, with local travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Internship experience or up to 2 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; GIS experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• EIT certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel locally for occasional site visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering designs, layouts, and technical drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD and other design tools to support project execution.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Support field activities including site visits, measurements, inspections, and project documentation.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and project objectives.

Skills

Problem solving

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Job description

Design Engineer (Junior-level Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline grad opportunity!!!)

Overview

We are seeking a Design Engineer to support infrastructure and utility-related engineering projects. This role involves creating and reviewing designs, developing technical drawings, conducting field assessments, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on schedule. The ideal candidate will have strong AutoCAD skills, a technical engineering, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain engineering designs, layouts, and technical drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD, and other design tools to support project execution.
• Perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders.
• Support field activities including site visits, measurements, inspections, and project documentation.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines and project objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline.
• Internship experience or up to 2 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD; GIS experience is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills.
• EIT certification is a plus.
• Ability to travel locally for occasional site visits.

Work Environment

• Hybrid work schedule with a combination of office and remote work.
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship from experienced engineers.
• Local travel required for project and site support activities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Naperville, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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 Naperville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.