Design Engineer - Entry Level

  • Naperville, Illinois
  • Full Time
Design Engineer Entry Level

Location: Naperville, Illinois

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level Design Engineer to join our team focused on natural gas distribution systems. This role offers hands-on experience in designing, routing, testing, and specifying materials for gas distribution mains while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and route natural gas distribution mains in compliance with industry codes and standards
  • Regularly utilize AutoCAD and/or GIS software for design and documentation
  • Coordinate with internal and external departments to ensure project alignment
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines
  • Conduct quality control of drawings and maintain accuracy in the drawing database

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Civil, Mechanical, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited university (required)
  • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification (preferred)
  • Internship or up to 3 years of relevant experience
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated involvement in extracurriculars such as student organizations, sports, volunteering, or senior design projects

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $31.25/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Naperville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 2025.

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 due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 487163335
Originally Posted on: 7/28/2025

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