Designer

Designer (Remote)
About the Role

Join a growing team designing natural gas, utility, and infrastructure projects that power communities. In this fully remote role, you'll create pipeline, facility, and public improvement plans using AutoCAD while collaborating with engineers and project teams across the country.
This position is ideal for a designer who enjoys turning technical information into accurate, construction-ready plans and wants the flexibility of remote work with the opportunity to take ownership of increasingly complex projects.
What You'll Do

• Design pipeline, facility, and public improvement projects from concept through construction.
• Create site plans, plan & profile drawings, cross-sections, alignments, elevations, and construction packages.
• Develop and maintain drawing packages using AutoCAD, Sheet Set Manager, and X-Refs.
• Review survey data, utility locates, environmental reports, geotechnical information, and site plans.
• Coordinate third-party CAD files and project documentation to support design development.
• Prepare permit and construction drawings that meet project and regulatory requirements.
• Apply pipeline and utility design principles to deliver practical, constructible solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and clients to ensure successful project delivery.
• Independently manage small to mid-sized design assignments while maintaining quality and schedule goals.

What You Bring

• Strong AutoCAD experience, including Sheet Set Manager and X-Refs.
• Experience with pipeline, gas utility, or utility infrastructure design.
• Ability to create detailed construction drawings and design packages.
• Knowledge of plan/profile drawings, alignments, cross-sections, and site development plans.
• Experience interpreting survey data, utility locates, environmental reports, and geotechnical information.
• Understanding of gas distribution systems, pipeline design, and construction practices.
• Familiarity with permitting requirements and permit-ready drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Drafting certification or equivalent experience.
• Experience supporting gas utility, pipeline, or infrastructure projects.
• Background in natural gas design and distribution systems.
• Experience coordinating survey and third-party CAD data.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

Why Join Us?

• 100% Remote work environment.
• Flexible schedule with work-life balance.
• Trust-based culture focused on results, not micromanagement.
• Opportunity to work on impactful utility and infrastructure projects.
• Collaboration with experienced professionals across multiple states.
• Wellness-focused culture with employee support programs.
• Clear path for professional growth and increasing project responsibility.

Work Environment

Work from home in an approved state while collaborating virtually with teams across the U.S. Core collaboration hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM , with flexibility around your schedule. You'll work primarily in AutoCAD and related design tools while partnering with engineers and project teams on projects that help deliver essential energy infrastructure. If you're an AutoCAD Designer with utility, pipeline, or natural gas experience and are looking for a flexible remote opportunity with meaningful projects and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodridge, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $43.50/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 1, 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.


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