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Job Title: CAD DesignerJob Description

As a vital member of the design team, the CAD Designer will be responsible for preparing construction drawings for various projects, including infrastructure planning and design, stormwater design and permitting, pavement evaluations, site and facilities design, commercial site development layouts, and utility system design. The role also involves preparing project specifications and assembling permit submittals for City, County, and State levels.

Responsibilities

+ Support the engineering team with CAD knowledge.

+ Develop CAD drawings for the assigned department.

+ Create plans independently and under direction from senior staff.

+ Engage in the technical development of contract plans and marketing exhibits.

+ Maintain project drawing files.

+ Create maps, graphs, charts, overlays, base drawings, details, and sketches.

+ Complete red line mark-ups and address design comments related to site layout and details.

+ Organize and prepare a variety of complex layouts and drawings from written or verbal specifications or from rough or detailed sketches.

+ Follow CAD standards for the project established by the client, firm, and industry.

+ Recommend standards and symbols to meet specialized needs of a particular project, or to enhance CAD productivity.

+ Maintain current knowledge of design and drafting procedures in specialty field.

+ Use basic quantity and geometry calculations in creation of drawings.

+ Perform mathematical calculations and quantity takeoffs.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.

+ Expertise in drafting and civil engineering design.

+ Experience in land development and construction drawings.

+ Ability to perform basic quantity and geometry calculations.

+ Proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.

+ Minimum of three years of experience in civil engineering drafting and design.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High School Diploma or equivalent.

+ Experience in airport, transportation, or land development is desired.

Work Environment

The work usually takes place in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting. Occasionally, site visits may require working in outdoor environments. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advanced notice.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Niceville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Niceville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 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.