Civil Drafter

Job Title: Civil Drafter

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Civil Drafter to draft utility plans, profiles, one-line diagrams, MCC designs, lighting plans, and utility piping. You will prepare engineering drawing sets for grading, drainage, pavements, drives, sanitary and storm sewers, and utility designs including water mains. Additionally, you will develop process pipe drawings for existing and new design layouts at wastewater remediation sites and prepare utility drainage cross-sections for road improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft utility plans, profiles, one-line diagrams, MCC designs, lighting plans, and utility piping.

• Prepare engineering drawing sets for grading, drainage, pavements, drives, sanitary and storm sewers, and utility designs including water mains.

• Develop process pipe drawings for existing and new design layouts at wastewater remediation sites.

• Prepare utility drainage cross-sections for road improvement projects.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of MicroStation drafting experience.

• Experience with water main, sanitary, storm sewer design work, grading plans, roadway MFT design style.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Openroads and/or Geopak is preferred.

• Proficiency in Civil Design, Roadway Drafting/Design, right of way, utility design, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, stormwater, pavement design.

Work Environment

The work environment is collaborative, with a team comprising one senior drafter and three junior-level drafters. The position requires 100% in-office work for five days a week, although flexibility is offered when needed. The team supports municipal-focused roadway projects, including roadway resurfacing, right of ways, road corridors, and various utilities involved in roads. The role involves mentoring junior drafters in MicroStation and offers opportunities for managerial growth. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including continuing education, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation/sick time, overtime pay, retirement plans, year-end profit sharing, and disability and life insurance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Charles, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr.

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 onsite position in Saint Charles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 16, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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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