• Civil Drafter

    Actalent (St. Charles, IL)


    Job Title: Civil DrafterJob Description

     

    Utilize MicroStation to prepare engineering drawings for roadway corridors, roadway improvement plans, resurfacing plans, and more. Prepare comprehensive engineering drawing sets including grading, drainage, pavements and drives, sanitary and storm sewers, and utility designs. Analyze, create, and submit budget estimates for approval and prepare utility drainage cross-sections for road improvement projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Prepare engineering drawings using MicroStation for various roadway projects.

    + Create detailed engineering drawing sets including grading, drainage, pavements, drives, sanitary and storm sewers, and utility designs.

    + Analyze and create budget estimates for project approval.

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

    + Support a variety of municipal-focused roadway projects including resurfacing, right of ways, road corridors, and utility involvement.

    + Mentor junior drafters in MicroStation and support their development.

    + Assist in taking projects from start to finish and potentially grow into a managerial role.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of MicroStation drafting experience.

    + Proficiency in roadway design, civil design, and utility design.

    + Experience with water main, sanitary, storm sewer design work, and grading plans.

    + Strong attention to detail.

    + Excellent communication skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with OpenRoads and/or GEOPAK preferred.

    + Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

    + Knowledge in stormwater and pavement design.

    Work Environment

    This role supports a highly collaborative team that works together in the office all five days a week, with flexibility offered when needed. The team includes experienced senior drafters and coachable junior drafters, fostering a supportive and dynamic work environment. The company is engaged in a wide range of municipal-focused roadway projects with opportunities for professional growth and development. Full-time employees receive comprehensive benefits including continuing education, tuition reimbursement, health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and sick time, overtime pay, a retirement plan, year-end profit sharing, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

    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 May 21, 2025.

    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.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.