AutoCAD Drafter / CAD Technician

Job Title: AutoCAD Drafter / CAD Technician

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to support telecommunications and utility projects by creating detailed underground and aerial fiber layouts using AutoCAD and ArcGIS. You will contribute to permitting, mapping, and construction documentation for telecom and utility clients as well as municipalities, helping deliver accurate, field-ready plans in a growing industry.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify underground and aerial fiber layout drawings for telecommunications and utility projects using AutoCAD.
• Generate land base prints in AutoCAD for use by field teams.
• Prepare and complete utility plan sets in AutoCAD for use during construction activities.
• Produce permit drawings that meet the requirements of various permitting authorities and municipalities.
• Perform mapping and drafting tasks to support telecom and utility design work.
• Import and export various file types between drafting, design, GIS, and AutoCAD systems.
• Compile comprehensive job books and documentation packages upon project completion.
• Collaborate with team members in the office to ensure accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of project drawings and documents.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD for drafting and design work.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate construction and utility plan sets.
• Capability to create permit drawings that comply with permitting authority standards.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing land base prints and job documentation.
• Basic understanding of telecommunications or utility layouts, including underground and aerial fiber routes.
• Ability to manage multiple file formats and perform import/export tasks between AutoCAD and related systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $35000.00 - $50000.00/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 fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

Salary : $35,000 - $50,000