Utility Design Drafter (AutoCAD) – Onsite Carson City

ACTalent; Nevada; On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Carson City, NV seeks a Designer to support electric and gas utility projects from initial design through construction. This role blends CAD drafting, utility design, customer interaction, and project coordination to deliver safe, reliable distribution infrastructure.

You will create drawings using AutoCAD, develop cost estimates, and coordinate with customers and field teams. Strong math, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential, with onsite work and

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD and CAD.
• 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

AutoCAD proficiency

Math & geometry

Communication skills

Independent work

Tools

AutoCAD

Maximo

Job description

Actalent in Carson City, NV seeks a Designer to support electric and gas utility projects from initial design through construction. This role blends CAD drafting, utility design, customer interaction, and project coordination to deliver safe, reliable distribution infrastructure.

You will create drawings using AutoCAD, develop cost estimates, and coordinate with customers and field teams. Strong math, attention to detail, and clear communication are essential, with onsite work and