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Compensation
$25/hr
Location
Kennesaw, GA
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Actalent seeks an entry-level CAD Technician to support engineering and design projects by preparing drawings, plan sets, and figures under experienced staff. The role includes training and mentorship, collaboration with engineers and design teams, and primarily office-based work with occasional on-site support. Hybrid work may be earned over time. This is a contract-to-hire position based in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCAD Civil 3D, requiredAutoCAD, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredProductivity, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredBasic Calculations, requiredDrafting, requiredSurveying Files, nice to haveCoordinate Systems, nice to haveMicrosoft Word, nice to haveMicrosoft Excel, nice to haveReading Schematics, nice to haveReading Blueprints, nice to haveReading Technical Manuals, nice to haveInterpreting Design Plans, nice to haveInterpreting Markups, nice to haveConstruction Industry Experience, nice to have

Qualifications

Legal Authorization to Work, requiredPass Background Check, requiredPass Drug Screen, requiredPass OSHA Physical, requiredDrafting and Design or Equivalent, nice to haveEngineering Technology or Equivalent, nice to haveCAD Certificate or Equivalent, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Job Title: CAD Designer

Job Description

We are seeking an Entry-Level CAD Technician who is eager to gain hands-on experience in supporting engineering and design projects. This role is perfect for a new college graduate or someone early in their career. The CAD Technician will assist in preparing detailed drawings, plan sets, and figures under the guidance of experienced staff.

Responsibilities

  • Assist CAD Designers in completing various plan sets, detailed drawings, and figures.

  • Collaborate with the Design team for project setup, revisions, and compilation of design documents.

  • Prepare and revise CAD drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D or similar civil design software.

  • Incorporate mark-ups and redlines from engineers, geologists, designers, or project managers.

  • Perform basic calculations, measurements, and drafting tasks as needed.

  • Coordinate with the Design team to complete tasks on time.

Essential Skills

  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D and AutoCAD design software.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to maintain productivity and stay on task.

  • Attention to detail and willingness to take direction.

  • Ability to perform basic calculations and drafting tasks.

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States.

  • Ability to pass a check, drug screen, and OSHA physical.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Understanding of surveying files and coordinate systems is a plus.

  • Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.

  • Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and/or technical manuals is preferred.

  • Degree in Drafting and Design, Engineering Technology, CAD Certificate, or equivalent experience.

  • Experience in reading and interpreting design plans and markups is a plus.

  • Work experience in the construction industry is a plus.

Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based with potential for occasional on-site support. It involves significant training initially, with expectations of 6-12 months of meaningful development and hand-holding. You will report to design leadership and collaborate with engineers, receiving direct exposure to project decision-makers. The opportunity for hybrid work can be earned over time. The company offers a supportive environment with access to Sr engineers and project decision-makers, encouraging mentorship and professional grow

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kennesaw, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kennesaw, GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kennesaw,GA.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

How this job compares

Set against the 424 open CAD Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$25/hr
  • US median$35–45/hr104 hourly ranges

This rate, $25/hr, is 36% below the US median midpoint ($39/hr) — in the lowest quarter of CAD Designer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 14 open CAD Designer jobs in Georgia and 424 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
CAD Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 7 years (333 postings).
Education
64 of the 424 open CAD Designer jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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