Electrical Drafter

About the role

The Electrical Drafter creates precise electrical drawings and models that support the design, fabrication, and assembly of industrial electrical equipment and structures. This role focuses on developing detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and fabrication drawings while ensuring compliance with relevant electrical and industry standards. The Electrical Drafter collaborates closely with engineers, project managers, production teams, and other designers to deliver accurate, manufacturable designs and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX, requiring onsite work in a manufacturing and design environment with a team of approximately five other designers. The position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical drawings, including schematics, single-line and multi-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for a variety of industrial applications.
• Develop fabrication and assembly drawings for electrical enclosures, control panels, power distribution equipment, and related industrial structures such as buildings and cable tray systems.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support material takeoffs to ensure accurate procurement and manufacturing planning.
• Revise and maintain engineering drawings and documentation throughout project lifecycles, incorporating design changes and updates as needed.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, production personnel, and sales teams to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Produce 2D and 3D models of electrical equipment and industrial structures using CAD tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable electrical and industry standards, including NEC, IEEE, ASTM, and OSHA-related requirements.
• Support design reviews and quality inspections by providing clear drawings, models, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to project documentation efforts, including drawing packages, revision logs, and technical records.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically working on 57 projects at a time, while meeting schedule, quality, and coordination expectations.
• Assist with troubleshooting design issues that arise during fabrication and assembly, collaborating with manufacturing and production teams to resolve problems.
• Work effectively within a team of designers, sharing information, coordinating workloads, and supporting overall project delivery.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience with AutoCAD 2D, with AutoCAD Electrical experience considered a strong plus.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands-on electrical drafting experience.
• Proficiency in creating electrical schematics, single-line and 13 line diagrams, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Working knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code) standards.
• Understanding of IEEE standards relevant to electrical design and drafting.
• Familiarity with ASTM standards and their application to industrial and electrical projects.
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA-related requirements in the context of manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for electrical design and drafting, including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to produce accurate 2D and 3D models of electrical equipment and industrial