Drafter

This role offers an opportunity for a detail-oriented Electrical Drafter to produce high-quality construction documents for electrical and MEP systems, with a strong emphasis on tool installation projects in an industrial environment.

About the role

You will focus primarily on 2D AutoCAD drafting, sheet setup, and multi-discipline coordination, working closely with engineers and designers to support complex mechanical and electrical systems. The position provides hands-on experience on a flagship industrial project and exposure to advanced MEP and tool install design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify electrical and MEP construction documents using 2D AutoCAD in accordance with project standards.
• Support tool installation design packages, including layout coordination for electrical and mechanical systems in industrial settings.
• Set up drawing files in AutoCAD, manage X-references, and maintain proper layer standards to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Insert and coordinate external backgrounds, vendor drawings, and installation details into design packages.
• Perform sheet setup, plotting, and organization of complete construction drawing sets for MEP and tool install projects.
• Assist with drafting of electrical plans, including power distribution layouts and associated mechanical utility connections.
• Coordinate routing for conduit, cable tray, and mechanical systems in congested tool install environments.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and other disciplines such as mechanical, process, and facilities to incorporate markups and revisions.
• Read and interpret redlines and design markups and accurately translate them into updated drawings.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, organization, and adherence to internal CAD standards and project requirements.
• Support cross-disciplinary coordination efforts to ensure constructability and compliance within MEP systems.
• Communicate effectively with team members to clarify design intent and resolve coordination issues as they arise.

Requirements

• High proficiency in AutoCAD with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Strong experience working in AutoCAD with X-referencing files, locating and managing layers, and inserting external drawings and details.
• Proficiency in setting up sheets and organizing construction documents in AutoCAD.
• Experience working on mechanical and/or electrical systems in a drafting or design capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret redlines and design markups accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to drawing accuracy and consistency.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with drafting practices related to MEP systems, including electrical and mechanical coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience with MEP electrical systems such as power, lighting, and low voltage.
• Exposure to or working knowledge of Revit.
• Previous experience supporting electrical engineers or MEP design teams.
• Familiarity with construction document standards and workflows.
• Interest in working on complex industrial projects and tool installation environments.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced project demands and manage multiple drawing tasks.

Work Environment

This position is 100% on-site in a project trailer at a large industrial facility. The standard work schedule is from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment that relies heavily on AutoCAD and MEP coordination.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance covered for the employee, with the option to add dependents via payroll deductions.
• Paid Time Off accrued at approximately 5 hours per pay period, totaling about 16 days per year.
• 40 hours of paid sick time annually and 9 paid holidays.
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with an employer match of employee contributions up to 3% of salary once annual earnings reach $5,000.
• All benefits become available after 30 days of employment.

Pay

$25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Schedule

7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.