About this role
Job Title: CAD DesignerJob DescriptionThe Kansas City office is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the CAD Designer position within the Architecture and Engineering (A&E) department. The candidate will focus on Civil Design and Site Grading while completing lease exhibits, zoning drawings, and construction drawings.
Responsibilities
- Complete drawings based on client requirements, field sketches, photos, and internet map images.
- Conduct peer reviews of other designers' drawings as part of a quality control process.
- Address drawing comments based on redlines from clients, project managers, engineers, and peer reviews.
- Maintain files and materials in an orderly manner following established standards.
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
Essential Skills
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- General office skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.
- Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Certification or Associate degree in CAD Design preferred.
- Knowledge of Civil, Steel, or Electrical CAD design is a plus.
Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a cubical setting within the headquarters, fostering a collaborative and team-oriented culture. The role involves using various technologies and equipment pertinent to telecommunications, engineering, and project management.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.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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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.