Layout Designer

Actalent; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Layout Designer to provide CAD drafting support for composite designs and revisions, manage module drawings, and oversee design through a 14-month lifecycle. The role includes participating in review calls, documenting minutes, and coordinating with stakeholders across multiple teams.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in related fields and at least 2 years of AutoCAD experience, with proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management.
• Research and compile all available information for site.
• Coordinate all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including site surveys, existing drawings, and site visits.
• Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required.
• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, such as site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans.
• Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction if necessary.
• Create construction estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts.
• Manage due diligence, utility, and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, including contacts, drawings, permit status, and other completed work products.
• Maintain a repository for all pre-construction work products by site.

Skills

Module creation

Facility layout

Floor plan design

Large commercial project experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Designing and Planning, Architecture, Engineering and Tech Drawing, or Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Layout Designer Job Description As a Layout Designer, you will provide CAD drafting support for composite designs and revisions, engage in drafting work for module creation, and manage project design through a 14-month lifecycle. You will be responsible for understanding requirements, providing feedback to Change Management, and creating or modifying module drawings as needed. This role involves holding review calls, capturing minutes, and attending team meetings to manage stakeholders' expectations effectively.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and document all specifics regarding projects from site selection and transaction management.
• Research and compile all available information for site.
• Coordinate all engineering and architectural specifications for each building type, including site surveys, existing drawings, and site visits.
• Coordinate initial architectural design and permit submittals as required.
• Develop and provide supporting documents for lease execution, such as site plans, work letters, schedules, and phasing plans.
• Develop initial construction schedules and sequences for phasing of construction if necessary.
• Create construction estimates for capital requests and other planning efforts.
• Manage due diligence, utility, and other coordination efforts prior to construction hand-off.
• Provide complete and accurate documentation for construction handoff, including contacts, drawings, permit status, and other completed work products.
• Maintain a repository for all pre-construction work products by site.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Designing and Planning, Architecture, Engineering and Tech Drawing, or Engineering.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Revit.
• Large commercial project experience, managing multiple projects simultaneously (250k sqft+).
• Skills in facility layout, floor plan design, and module creation.

Work Environment

This hybrid role requires candidates to work three days a week in the office located in Bellevue on Tuesday, Wednesday, and another designated day. The role involves working with multiple stakeholders and managing large commercial projects. The environment is dynamic, requiring collaboration and communication across diverse teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bellevue, WA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $41.00/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&DD 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 Bellevue,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.

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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.