Electrical Cad Drafter

About the role

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate's 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 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.

Job type & location

This is a contract position based in Columbus, OH, and is fully onsite.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00 per hour. Individual compensation offered 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.

Benefits

• 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