Drafter/designer

Job Title: Drafter/Designer

Job Description

As a Drafter/Designer, you will be integral in supporting diverse engineering projects. You will utilize your skills in AutoCAD and project management to design and manage gas utility projects, ensuring compliance with relevant codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and standards to analyze and solve problems.
• Utilize computer applications such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Assist in gas engineering and design.
• Design and manage gas utility projects using effective project management techniques.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with policies, procedures, and regulatory codes.
• Prepare drawings, permits, easements, and other relevant documents.
• Document projects in computerized systems.
• Work a flexible schedule, including overtime and local travel, as needed.
• Complete Learning Management System (LMS) modules prior to due dates.
• Comply with all safety standards and practices.
• Monitor and address items in Hold/In-Service/Supplemental Reports in a timely manner.
• Submit timesheets and expense reports on their due dates.
• Understand and follow incident reporting procedures.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and design.
• Experience with AutoCAD (1+ year).
• Experience working on horizontal projects such as pipeline, utilities, or telecom (1+ year).
• Knowledge of construction, design, engineering, and CAD.
• Strong team commitment, motivation, and positive outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate level degree or higher in CAD Drafting, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.

Work Environment

You will work with a dynamic team in the Pittsburgh office, interacting with other drafters, designers, and engineers. This role offers hybrid flexibility, requiring in-office presence only 2-3 days per week. The office is located downtown, providing a vibrant working environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Pittsburgh,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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.