Entry Level Electrical CAD Drafter

Job Title: Electrical CAD Drafter

Job Description

The Electrical CAD Drafter works as a key member of a technical team, collaborating closely with designers, engineers, and project managers to support planning and design efforts related to electrical outage sequencing in the electrical utility industry. This role focuses on creating and revising technical drawings using AutoCAD and other drafting tools, ensuring all documentation meets established standards and supports successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new engineering drawings of basic electrical components based on specific sketches, layouts, and design inputs from the project team.
• Revise and update existing engineering drawings to reflect design changes, field modifications, and client requirements.
• Adhere to all company and client drafting standards and procedures when creating and modifying technical drawings.
• Follow ANSI standard drafting practices to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance across all documentation.
• Assist in drafting, design, and documentation tasks for various electrical utility projects, supporting designers and engineers with detailed drawings.
• Use AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and other drafting and design software tools to complete assigned tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Support ad hoc drafting and design projects as assigned, providing timely and accurate deliverables to meet project schedules.
• Collaborate with team members to clarify design intent, resolve drawing discrepancies, and improve drafting workflows.
• Maintain organized electronic drawing files and documentation to support project tracking and future revisions.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of an associates degree in a CAD-related program or a specialized CAD certification plus at least 2 years of relevant drafting experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for creating, modifying, and managing technical drawings.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam for reviewing, marking up, and collaborating on project documents.
• Ability to consistently follow ANSI standard drafting practices and established drafting procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with designers, engineers, and project managers.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn, grow, and develop within the electrical drafting field.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret design requirements and resolve drafting issues.
• Basic knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a technical project team in the electrical utility industry or a similar engineering environment.
• Comfort using multiple drafting and design software tools and adapting to new technologies as needed.
• Attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality drawings and documentation.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and projects while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to interpret sketches, layouts, and engineering notes and translate them into clear technical drawings.

Work Environment

• The Electrical CAD Drafter works in an office-based technical environment alongside designers, engineers, and project managers focused on electrical utility projects. The role involves daily use of AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office applications on standard office computer equipment.
• The environment emphasizes collaboration, adherence to drafting standards, and continuous learning, with a professional office dress code appropriate for a technical engineering setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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 position based out of Columbus, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

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.