Drafter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Drafter

Job Description

This Drafter role supports a Substation Design team by creating, modifying, and maintaining detailed 2D CAD drawings for a variety of engineering and construction projects. Working under the direction of designers and engineers, you translate electrical engineering concepts into precise technical drawings and wiring schematics that support the protection, monitoring, and control of high-voltage electrical substations. The position offers strong training, clear opportunities to grow into a Designer role, and a collaborative team environment focused on utility substation projects.

About The Company

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that provides engineering, surveying, environmental, renewable energy, power delivery, utility, land development, and infrastructure services. For this team specifically, they support electric utility clients by designing substations, transmission, and power delivery infrastructure projects throughout North America.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and modify CAD drawings using established drafting practices and procedures for substation engineering and construction projects.
• Produce and maintain 2D CAD drawings, with the opportunity to expand into 3D design work when progressing into a Designer role.
• Perform redline work on substation drawings, incorporating markups and revisions from engineers and designers with high accuracy.
• Develop, update, and refine protection and control (P&C) technical drawings and wiring schematics that support the safe operation of high-voltage electrical substations.
• Bridge electrical engineering concepts and the physical installation of control equipment by translating design requirements into clear, detailed drawings.
• Apply company CAD standards, practices, and procedures consistently when creating and modifying CAD drawings.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment with drafters, designers, and engineers located in multiple offices.
• Coordinate filing, storage, and retrieval of drawings and related documents to ensure organized, accessible project records.
• Work with extreme precision and attention to detail to produce accurate design drawings that meet project specifications and industry standards.
• Plot, print, and check drawings to verify completeness, accuracy, and compliance with drafting standards.
• Use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe tools to support documentation, communication, and project workflows.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn new tools, processes, and technologies related to substation design and drafting.
• Take feedback constructively, remain coachable, and actively apply guidance from trainers and team members.
• Perform other drafting and design-related duties as assigned to support the broader substation design team.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD or comparable CAD software, with the ability to create and modify 2D technical drawings.
• Basic experience or familiarity with MicroStation, Revit, SolidWorks, or other CAD platforms used in utility and engineering design environments.
• Understanding of utility design or utility distribution concepts, or practical field experience such as pole inspection, line work, or field technician work, combined with strong computer skills.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Drafting and Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic mathematical skills and analytical abilities to interpret engineering information and apply it to technical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with extreme precision in drafting tasks.
• Self-motivated mindset with the ability to work both independently and as a contributing team player.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe software.
• Willingness to learn and grow, with an openness to training and skill development in substation design and protection and control drafting.
• Positive attitude and the ability to take feedback well, remaining highly coachable and adaptable to new methods and standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MicroStation for creating and modifying engineering drawings.
• 3D modeling experience using tools such as Revit, Civil 3D, SolidWorks, or similar platforms.
• Substation physical design experience, including familiarity with layouts, equipment arrangements, and structural considerations.
• Experience with SDS (Substation Design Suite) or other specialized substation design software.
• General knowledge of electrical engineering concepts related to substations and utility systems.
• Awareness of industry and technology trends specific to electrical substations and utility infrastructure.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and the National Electrical Safety Code.
• Experience in utility distribution field roles (such as pole inspection, line worker, or field technician) and a desire to transition into an office-based drafting position.
• Interest in career growth into Designer roles or beyond within substation design and engineering.
• Ability to thrive in a team environment with a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Work Environment

This role initially operates in a remote, work-from-home setting until a new office in the Fond du Lac, WI area opens, anticipated in the near future. After the office opens, the position transitions to an in-office role five days per week , working standard daytime hours such as 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will be part of a close-knit team that includes 2 Drafters and 8 Designers located in offices across the country, all supporting substation builds for utility projects in Florida. The team culture is energetic, and focused on professional growth, with strong training support aimed at helping you advance into Designer roles or beyond. The work environment emphasizes collaboration, precision, and adherence to CAD standards, and offers benefits such as paid time off, paid holidays, bonus opportunities, profit sharing, and retirement matching once you transition to permanent status.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fond du Lac, WI.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fond du Lac, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fond du Lac,WI.

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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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.