Junior CAD Designer – Civil 3D & Carlson (Onsite)

Actalent; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hosp

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax and Roth post-tax

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 Kennesaw, GA is seeking an entry-level CAD Designer/CAD Technician to support engineering and civil construction projects. You will prepare and revise drawings under guidance, collaborating with a design team to deliver plan sets and figures using AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Carlson Civil.

This contract-to-hire role starts in-office with potential for a hybrid arrangement based on performance; ideal for someone early in their career with strong detail orientation, communication,

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience or training with AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD design software.
• Ability to prepare and revise CAD drawings using civil design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or Carlson Civil.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with engineers, designers, and other team members.
• Demonstrated planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with the design team to complete project tasks on time.
• Capability to accurately incorporate mark-ups and redlines from technical staff into drawings.
• Ability to perform basic calculations, measurements, and drafting tasks to support design work.
• High attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high‑quality work.
• Ability to maintain productivity, stay on task, and work efficiently in a structured environment.
• Willingness to take direction, learn from tenured staff, and adapt to established standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation and project support.
• Problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot issues and propose practical solutions.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States, confirmed via E‑Verify.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment check, drug screen, and OSHA physical.
• Clean driving record that meets company and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist expert CAD designers in completing various plan sets, detailed drawings, and figures for engineering and design projects.
• Work closely with the design team on project setup, drawing revisions, and compilation of design documents.
• Prepare and revise CAD drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, or Carlson Civil design software in accordance with project requirements and standards.
• Incorporate mark-ups and redlines from engineers, geologists, designers, and project managers accurately and efficiently.
• Perform basic calculations, measurements, and drafting tasks as needed to support project deliverables.
• Coordinate with team members to complete assigned tasks on time and maintain project schedules.
• Read and interpret design plans, markups, schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals as needed for drafting and design work.
• Maintain high attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of drawings and documentation.
• Stay productive and focused on assigned tasks while managing multiple responsibilities.
• Follow direction from tenured staff and apply feedback to continually improve drafting and design skills.
• Use Microsoft Word and Excel to support documentation, reports, and project‑related tracking.
• Apply an understanding of surveying files and coordinate systems, when applicable, to integrate data into CAD drawings.
• Collaborate in an office‑based team environment and contribute to a positive, solution‑oriented culture.

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Civil design software

Communication skills

Planning & organization

Coordinate with design team

Mark-ups & redlines

Basic calculations

Detail oriented

MS Word & Excel

Surveying files & coordinates

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Drafting and Design

CAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Carlson Civil

Job description

Actalent in Kennesaw, GA is seeking an entry-level CAD Designer/CAD Technician to support engineering and civil construction projects. You will prepare and revise drawings under guidance, collaborating with a design team to deliver plan sets and figures using AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and Carlson Civil.

This contract-to-hire role starts in-office with potential for a hybrid arrangement based on performance; ideal for someone early in their career with strong detail orientation, communication,