Electrical Drafter

Responsibilities

• Create and modify drawings and models using REVIT software.
• Contribute to the electrical drafting efforts within various projects.
• Perform routine assignments requiring a thorough knowledge of computer-aided drafting system standards, practices, and techniques.
• Utilize mathematics knowledge in the preparation of drawings.
• Develop increased proficiency in system operation to enhance productivity.
• Learn to use all software options in the system.
• Review work orders and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design.
• Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production processes, using conversion charts and calculators.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and NavisWorks.
• Experience in electrical drafting using 3D modeling software such as BIM.
• Ability to create Revit Worksheets and understand the Revit work-sharing process.
• Capable of receiving and transmitting documents on behalf of the design team.
• Fluency in 2D and 3D space and coordination with other trades.
• Able to manipulate Revit families, views, browser structure, sheets, schedules, filters, and similar Revit functions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED with drafting courses required; one to two years of technical training preferred.
• Working experience in electrical drafting or MEP preferred using Revit.
• General working knowledge of construction software such as Bluebeam.
• Able to create simple parametric families, utilize shared parameters, create schedules, and complex geometry.
• Fluency with all plotters, printers, and reproduction systems used in-house or on the job site.
• Experience in downloading drawings and information from the Web, SharePoint, or project websites.

Work Environment

This position can be based in Oregon (Portland, Hillsboro), Boise, ID, or Phoenix, AZ, offering a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office and two days working from home.

The company provides seven paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and access to Udemy for professional growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

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.

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