Cad Technician - Entry Level

Cad Technician – Entry Level

Kickstart your career in engineering design! We’re looking for motivated individuals with a passion for design and a foundation in CAD to join our team. If you’ve taken CAD classes or have hands‑on experience with AutoCAD, this is your chance to turn that knowledge into a rewarding career in the energy sector.

As a Civil CAD Technician, you’ll play a key role in creating accurate 2D basemaps and plan sheets that power gas distribution and transmission projects. Using GIS exports, aerial imagery, survey data, and other sources, you’ll produce drawing sets that meet project requirements and adhere to established drafting standards—including symbols, line types, text styles, and annotations.

• Collaborate with engineers and designers to clarify project scope and resolve issues.
• Create precision basemaps using AutoCAD and industry standards.
• Apply redline processes to ensure compliance with drafting guidelines.
• Contribute to innovation by helping develop CAD standards and best practices.
• Gain real‑world insight through quarterly field visits.
• Support the team with additional assignments that drive success.

• Entry‑Level Talent: 0–2 years of drafting experience preferred.
• CAD Knowledge:
  Proficiency in AutoCAD or completion of CAD coursework.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Familiarity with utility drafting, base mapping, and design principles.
• Bonus Points:
  
  AutoCAD certification and understanding of underground utilities, gas distribution, and power delivery.

• Associate Degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field.

• Hands‑on experience with real projects that impact communities.
• Collaborative environment where your ideas matter.
• Growth opportunities to advance your technical skills and career.

This is a permanent position based out of Naperville, IL.

Pay range: $18.00 – $24.00 /hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan – pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life insurance (voluntary life & AD&D for 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:
  Hybrid
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jan 22, 2026

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industries:
  Entertainment, Design, and Fine Art

Actalent is a global leader in engineering, science 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.

We welcome reasonable accommodations. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance, please email actalentaccom
.

Interested? Apply today!