Drafter

Job Title: DrafterJob Description

This role focuses on electrical drafting using Autodesk AutoCAD to support new substation projects, substation upgrades, and maintenance tasks. You will produce accurate and detailed drawings, collaborate closely with engineering staff, and progressively expand your understanding of substation design and electrical systems while contributing to high-quality project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Create and update electrical drafting drawings for new substations, upgraded substations, and substation maintenance tasks using Autodesk AutoCAD.

• Interpret engineering sketches, specifications, and design notes to produce precise and compliant drawings.

• Collaborate with professional engineers and project teams to clarify design intent and incorporate feedback into drawings.

• Ask questions proactively to fully understand project requirements and resolve design or drafting issues in a timely manner.

• Apply substation drafting standards and best practices to ensure consistency and accuracy across all drawings.

• Support both electrical and mechanical aspects of substation drafting as required by project scope.

• Organize, maintain, and revise drawing files and documentation in accordance with established procedures.

• Use available technology tools to improve drafting efficiency, accuracy, and workflow.

• Participate in design discussions and contribute ideas that enhance constructability, safety, and maintainability of substation designs.

• Develop knowledge beyond basic CAD work by learning the reasoning behind design decisions and the operation of electrical substations.

• Communicate clearly with team members, providing updates on progress, issues, and proposed solutions.

• Demonstrate leadership behaviors within the drafting function, such as taking initiative on tasks and supporting team coordination.

Essential Skills

• 0 to 5 years of experience in drafting, preferably with exposure to electrical or substation projects.

• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD and strong practical experience in CAD-based drafting.

• Experience or exposure to substation drafting, electrical drafting, or related mechanical drafting work.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to ask questions and seek clarification.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and show leadership tendencies within project or team settings.

• High level of computer and technology proficiency, with the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems.

• Ability to think creatively and solve problems using available tools and resources.

• Motivation to learn and understand the reasoning behind design decisions and to grow beyond basic CAD tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a consulting engineering environment is a strong plus.

• Industry experience with utilities or electrical systems design is highly beneficial.

• Proficiency with additional design software such as MicroStation or Autodesk Inventor is beneficial but not required.

• Interest in developing deeper expertise in substation design and electrical systems over time.

Work Environment

You will work in a professional engineering office environment alongside experienced engineers and technical staff. The role involves regular use of Autodesk AutoCAD and other modern design and productivity tools in a structured yet collaborative setting. You can expect a setting that encourages questions, knowledge sharing, and professional growth, with a focus on high-quality engineering design and documentation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesterfield, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Chesterfield,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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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