Entry Level Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• Perform basic to intermediate engineering drafts and designs.
• Survey and document existing utility field conditions using GPS and conventional survey methods.
• Contribute to and implement design modifications to enhance project quality and process improvements.
• Execute red lines using MicroStation for a Pennsylvania-based utility.

Requirements

• 1+ years of experience with CAD and/or MicroStation in schooling, internships or professional experience.
• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Field.
• Certification in AutoCAD, MicroStation or similar CAD Software.

Skills

• Competency in AutoCAD, MicroStation or similar CAD Software.

About the Role

This role is ideal for individuals looking to grow into a Designer role with potential progression to Project Management. Collaboration with other drafters, designers, and project managers is essential. The role provides significant client exposure and offers a trajectory for growth into advanced design and project management roles.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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.
• 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 fully onsite position in Exton, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are 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.

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.