CAD Technician

CAD Design Technician

Launch Your Career in Utility Design

Are you looking to start or grow your career in CAD drafting and utility design? We are seeking a CAD Design Technician to support electric utility infrastructure projects, including overhead and underground distribution systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with AutoCAD experience who wants hands-on exposure to engineering, field operations, and utility design while working alongside experienced industry professionals.

This role offers a unique blend of remote work, field experience, and technical design responsibilities, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy both office-based drafting and onsite project involvement.

What You'll Do

As a CAD Design Technician, you will support the design and drafting of electric utility projects while collaborating with engineering, construction, and field teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify utility design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support overhead and underground electric distribution projects.
• Prepare construction drawings, permit packages, and project documentation.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and develop cost estimates.
• Review easements and project requirements to support accurate designs.
• Analyze GIS Smallworld data and incorporate updates into project drawings.
• Interpret electronic pole diagrams and convert them into construction-ready designs.
• Process permits and maintain accurate project records.
• Coordinate with multiple departments to support project construction schedules.
• Conduct field visits to gather site information and verify existing conditions.
• Assist with inspections, testing documentation, and utility infrastructure assessments.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards, utility requirements, and regulatory guidelines.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience using AutoCAD through work, internships, coursework, or projects.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform measurements, calculations, and technical documentation accurately.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel locally for field work.
• Ability to pass a math and measurement assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• GIS Smallworld experience.
• Utility, construction, engineering, or infrastructure-related experience.
• Exposure to electric distribution systems.
• Experience with permit packages and utility documentation.
• Familiarity with overhead and underground utility construction practices.

Work Environment

• Approximately 60-65% remote/home office work initially.
• Approximately 30-35% field work, with field activity ranging from 20-45% depending on project needs.
• Future transition to a local office environment is anticipated.
• Local travel required to perform site visits, field verification, and data collection.
• Collaborative environment working with engineering, design, and construction teams.
• Strong focus on safety, professional development, and technical training.

Why Join Us?

• Outstanding opportunity to break into the growing utility and energy industry.
• Work on critical infrastructure projects that impact local communities.
• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced engineering professionals.
• Career advancement opportunities within engineering, design, project management, and utility consulting.
• Flexible work environment with a combination of remote, office, and field work.
• Exposure to industry-leading technology, engineering practices, and utility clients.
• Competitive compensation package.

Ideal Candidate

This position is perfect for an early-career professional with AutoCAD experience who wants to build a long-term career in utility design, power delivery, engineering support, or infrastructure development while gaining valuable field and office experience.

Apply today and help design the infrastructure that powers our communities.

Job Type & Location: This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/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&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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

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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.