CAD Technician

CAD Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a CAD Technician to join our growing team in Fort Worth. This role supports engineers, designers, and detailers in developing high-quality electrical utility and power distribution drawings for a variety of infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has strong AutoCAD experience, attention to detail, and a desire to grow within the power and utilities industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain electrical engineering drawings based on sketches, markups, and design specifications.
• Prepare and update permit, plot, and construction drawings for utility and power distribution projects.
• Support the design and drafting of overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.
• Ensure all drawings comply with company, client, and industry drafting standards.
• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D and related drafting software to develop project deliverables.
• Assist engineers and designers throughout the project lifecycle, from concept through construction.
• Identify design conflicts and recommend drafting solutions to improve project accuracy and efficiency.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and drafting best practices.
• Maintain project documentation and drawing revisions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Coursework in drafting technology or CAD certification.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of utility, electrical distribution, power line, or substation drafting.
• Strong understanding of drafting standards and design documentation.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical utility design or power distribution projects.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Electrical and/or MicroStation.
• Experience creating plot plans, permit drawings, and construction packages.
• Ability to identify and resolve design and drafting issues independently.
• Self-starter with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

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.

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.