Utility Design CAD Specialist - Electric & Gas, Carson City

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

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.