Electrical Drafter

Electrical Drafter

This role focuses on electrical and low-voltage design for fire alarm and related systems, producing accurate drawings and documentation for a wide range of commercial and institutional projects. You will either bring experience as an electrical/low voltage designer with strong AutoCAD skills or as a fire alarm technician who is comfortable finalizing wiring schematics and low-voltage designs. You will contribute to high-quality custom panels and annunciators used in complex facilities such as high-rise buildings, convention centers, and schools, working in a quiet, small-office environment with individual ownership of projects.

Responsibilities

• Create and update electrical and low-voltage design drawings using AutoCAD, ensuring accuracy and compliance with project requirements.
• Finalize wiring schematics and low-voltage design documentation for fire alarm and related systems.
• Translate fire alarm system concepts into clear, detailed electrical and low-voltage design plans.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project specifications for fire alarm annunciators, custom control panels, jail panels, smoke control panels, and graphic maps.
• Support the design and documentation of driver systems within fire alarm and low-voltage projects.
• Incorporate understanding of electronic circuitry into design work to improve system reliability and performance.
• Review and refine existing drawings and schematics to meet quality standards and client expectations.
• Maintain organized project files and design records for both local and international projects.
• Learn and, over time, utilize metallics software to assist in finalizing designs and schematics, as needed.
• Work independently on assigned projects, managing your own workload without micromanagement while meeting deadlines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes and documentation standards.
• Participate in obtaining and applying relevant certificates for projects, supporting compliance and quality assurance.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience as an electrical or low-voltage designer with strong proficiency in AutoCAD, OR at least 1 year of experience as a fire alarm technician with hands-on experience finalizing wiring schematics and low-voltage design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating and modifying electrical and low-voltage drawings.
• Experience with fire alarm systems, including understanding of fire alarm design or field installation.
• Ability to finalize wiring schematics and low-voltage design documentation accurately.
• Knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems and components.
• Interest in learning and using metallics software to finalize designs.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in technical drawings and documentation.
• Ability to work independently on individual projects and manage time effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for documenting and discussing design work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• IPC certification, ideally in a relevant discipline.
• Understanding of electronic circuitry and how it applies to fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
• Experience working with driver systems in electrical or low-voltage applications.
• Familiarity with metallics software or similar design/finalizing tools (not required but a plus).
• Background in designing or supporting fire alarm annunciators, custom control panels, jail panels, smoke control panels, or graphic maps.
• Experience with projects in high-rise buildings, convention centers, schools, or other complex facilities.
• Commitment to learning and obtaining additional certificates related to project work.
• Ability to thrive in a small, family-oriented company environment with long-tenured team members.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, in-person role with hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Projects are primarily handled individually, giving you autonomy over your work without micromanagement. You will use AutoCAD daily and may work with metallics software as you grow in the role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Arvada, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Arvada, CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.

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