Civil Drafter / Designer - Entry Level

Civil Drafter / Designer

Launch your civil design career in pipeline infrastructure

Are you early in your civil design career and ready to work on real-world infrastructure projects? We're looking for a Civil Drafter/Designer with 1+ year of experience to join a growing team supporting pipeline routing and infrastructure projects. This is a hands-on opportunity to sharpen your Civil 3D skills, collaborate closely with experienced engineers and project managers, and see your work move from concept to construction.

If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and ready to grow in a fast-paced technical environment, this role was built for you.

What You'll Do

• Use AutoCAD Civil 3D to prepare plats, property sketches, alignment sheets, permit drawings, hydrostatic drawings, and construction method exhibits for pipeline routing projects
• Support Mappers, Engineers, and Project Managers with day-to-day drafting and design needs
• Apply engineering data from Excel tables to develop accurate, construction-ready drawings
• Perform self-checks and participate in peer reviews to ensure quality and consistency
• Assist with QA/QC reviews of drawings prepared by other designers and drafters
• Follow established drafting standards while continuing to grow your technical skill set

What You Bring

• 1+ year of experience in civil drafting or design using Civil 3D / AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience and/or knowledge of civil survey drafting, mapping, and pipeline routing
• Basic understanding of pipeline design, construction, and engineering concepts
• Familiarity with land development, grading plans, and topographic surveys
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn in a collaborative team environment

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Exposure to GIS software
• Experience with AutoCAD Map
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Associate's degree preferred (Diploma required)

Why Join?

• Ideal role for a designer early in their career looking to grow
• Direct, hands-on exposure to pipeline and infrastructure projects
• Collaborative team environment with mentorship and technical development
• Opportunity to build skills that translate directly to construction and field execution

Job Type & Location

This is a permanent position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 hybrid position in Lexington, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.