<p>Job Title: Utility DesignerJob Description</p> <p>We are seeking a dedicated Dry Utility Engineer to join our expanding civil engineering team. This position offers the opportunity to play a crucial role in developing our dry utility service offering. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and managing utility projects while collaborating with various stakeholders.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Attend design meetings with internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Coordinate permitting and timelines with local utility clients such as Verizon, Comcast, Pepco, Washington Gas, and SMECO. </li><li>Use AutoCAD to create conceptual design packages tailored to client specifications. </li><li>Incorporate client and internal QA corrections by making appropriate redlines to drawings. </li><li>Take field notes for upcoming projects. </li><li>Assist with project management tasks, including requesting information from clients, drawing review, permit coordination, and client/stakeholder reporting and coordination. </li><li>Manage small dry utility projects from start to finish. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating preliminary design prints for gas, electric, telecom, and fiber conceptual design packages. </li><li>Experience in permitting and coordinating with local utility providers. </li><li>Knowledge of Civil 3D, distribution design, power distribution, and telecom engineering. </li><li>Project management experience. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with additional software such as MicroStation, Excel, and Outlook. </li><li>Ability to support other engineering groups, particularly in civil projects, if dry utility work is slow. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>This position offers a hybrid schedule between our Germantown office and working from home. Flexible work hours are available for candidates who can communicate proactively and adhere to a consistent schedule they establish. Some core hours will be required to align with managerial schedules. Initially, the candidate should be available to work from the Germantown office four days per week until becoming a trusted employee.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/hr.</p> <p>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)</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a hybrid position in Germantown,MD.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>