Drafter

Job Title: Civil DrafterJob Description

We are seeking a Civil Drafter with 2–5 years of experience supporting transmission line design projects. This role will focus on preparing and modifying civil and structural design drawings using AutoCAD for overhead transmission line projects. The ideal candidate will have experience working on linear infrastructure projects such as transmission lines, pipelines, roadways, or similar corridor‑based designs and a strong understanding of civil drafting standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise civil and transmission line design drawings using AutoCAD.
• Develop plan and profile drawings, alignment sheets, and grading plans for linear infrastructure projects.
• Support transmission line engineering teams with drafting for structure locations and profiles, access roads and right-of-way layouts, and foundations, grading, and civil details.
• Interpret and apply engineering redlines, sketches, and design specifications.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and project managers to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain drawing files, layers, and standards in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Assist with drawing updates throughout different project phases (preliminary through IFC).
• Ensure drawings comply with applicable design codes, standards, and quality requirements.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of drafting experience in civil or utility-related projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for civil or linear infrastructure design.
• Experience working on linear projects such as transmission or distribution lines, pipelines, roadways, or highways.
• Strong understanding of civil drafting conventions, layers, scales, and symbology.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple drawing packages.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting overhead transmission line projects.
• Familiarity with right-of-way layouts, access roads, or grading plans.
• Experience working with survey data and base mapping.
• Exposure to utility or power delivery environments.
• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Experience with other civil CAD tools is a plus (e.g., Civil 3D or similar).
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven.

Work Environment

The position will require being in person 4 days a week with the opportunity to have a flexible day in the week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00/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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.

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