Designer

Job Title: Designer (Remote) Job Description Prepare pipeline, facility, and public improvement plan designs with increasing levels of independence. Develop site plans, plan/profile drawings, alignments, cross-sections, elevations, and construction documentation. Review and interpret survey data, utility locates, environmental reports, geotechnical information, and site plans to support accurate design development. Create, manage, and update drawing packages using AutoCAD, Sheet Set Manager, and X-Ref files. Perform design and permit drawing reviews to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards. Apply knowledge of pipeline stationing, industrial meter sets, tie-in fittings, installation methods, and construction practices. Coordinate and integrate third-party CAD files, survey information, and project documentation. Demonstrate advanced AutoCAD proficiency and a strong understanding of utility and pipeline design principles. Independently complete small to moderately complex design projects while maintaining project standards and deliverables. Build upon Associate Designer responsibilities and contribute to the successful delivery of engineering and construction projects. Responsibilities Prepare pipeline, facility, and public improvement plan designs independently. Develop site plans, plan/profile drawings, alignments, cross-sections, elevations, and construction documentation. Review and interpret survey data, utility locates, environmental reports, geotechnical information, and site plans. Create, manage, and update drawing packages using AutoCAD, Sheet Set Manager, and X-Ref files. Perform design and permit drawing reviews to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance. Apply knowledge of pipeline stationing, industrial meter sets, tie-in fittings, installation methods, and construction practices. Coordinate and integrate third-party CAD files, survey information, and project documentation. Demonstrate advanced AutoCAD proficiency and a strong understanding of utility and pipeline design principles. Complete small to moderately complex design projects independently. Essential Skills Proficiency in AutoCAD and design drafting. Strong understanding of utility and pipeline design principles. Experience in distribution design and gas utility design. Knowledge of environmental regulations and survey plans. Additional Skills & Qualifications Drafting certification or equivalent work experience. Experience in the natural gas industry is highly preferred. Work Environment This position offers 100% remote work with employees located in 19 different states across multiple time zones. The core hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility depending on the candidate's location, ensuring alignment with core business hours for resource accessibility. The culture emphasizes work-life balance, with no overtime expected, and work weeks maintained within a 40-hour bandwidth. The company fosters a flexible and trusting environment, allowing employees to manage their work around personal responsibilities. 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 Oct 11, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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. Actalent