Electrical Drafter

Electrical Drafter (Power Generation/Nuclear)

Hybrid Work Environment | Travel Up to 1 Week/Month

Help Shape the Future of Nuclear Energy

Are you an experienced Electrical Drafter looking to work on high-impact projects that support the modernization of critical power infrastructure? Join a team at the forefront of nuclear energy innovation, where you'll play a key role in developing electrical and control system drawings for some of the industry's most complex and technically challenging projects.

In this position, you'll collaborate with engineers and design professionals to support digital transformation initiatives across the nuclear power sector, utilizing advanced drafting tools and technologies to deliver solutions that improve plant reliability, efficiency, and safety.

What You'll Do

• Create detailed electrical and instrumentation/control drawings, including:
  • Wiring diagrams
  • One-line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Electrical layouts
  • As-built documentation
• Develop and modify complex electrical and control system designs in both 2D and 3D environments.
• Transform engineering sketches, specifications, and design concepts into accurate technical drawings.
• Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, and other CADD tools to develop, revise, and maintain project documentation.
• Prepare bills of materials (BOMs) and supporting project documentation.
• Incorporate client comments and design revisions into drawing packages.
• Produce and maintain as-built drawings reflecting field modifications and final installation conditions.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure designs meet project requirements and industry standards.
• Support modernization projects involving advanced digital control systems and next-generation nuclear technologies.
• Travel periodically to nuclear facilities for field verification, outage support, and site implementation activities.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 4+ years of electrical drafting experience supporting power generation, industrial, utility, or related projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Experience creating detailed electrical drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control system documentation.
• Working knowledge of electrical design principles and power generation systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to drafting accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nuclear power industry experience.
• Experience supporting electrical controls, instrumentation, or digital control system projects.
• Familiarity with engineering design workflows within utility, energy, or industrial environments.
• Experience working directly with engineers, project teams, and clients.

Why Join This Team?

Work on industry-leading nuclear modernization projects

Contribute to critical energy infrastructure and digital transformation initiatives

Hybrid work flexibility

Exposure to cutting-edge electrical and control system technologies

Collaborative environment with experienced engineering professionals

Opportunity to support projects that directly impact the future of clean, reliable energy generation

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position offering a combination of office and remote work. Candidates with extensive nuclear industry experience may be eligible for greater remote flexibility. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams while supporting projects across the nation's nuclear power fleet.

Travel averages approximately one week per month to maintain plant access credentials and support project activities, with additional travel possible during outages or implementation phases.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stonington, CT.

The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $77.00/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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

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.

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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.