Entry Level Drafter

About the role

The CAD Drafter / CAD Technician supports detailers, designers, and engineers by producing accurate, high-quality computer-aided drafting and design documentation for a variety of projects. This role focuses on preparing and revising engineering drawings, assisting with design solutions, and contributing to continuous improvement of drafting practices and standards within a collaborative technical team environment.

Job type: Contract to Hire. Location: Kansas City, MO. Workplace: Fully onsite. Application deadline: Oct 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new engineering drawings and revise existing drawings of basic components based on specific sketches, layouts, and design input.
• Adhere to established drafting standards, procedures, and practices for the selected discipline and for each project.
• Assist in drafting design and documentation for various projects, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Utilize standard drafting detail programs to complete tasks efficiently and in line with project requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to drafting details, workflows, and design documentation processes.
• Research solutions to project concerns and present practical options to resolve design-related problems.
• Support ad hoc drafting and design projects as assigned by leadership, adjusting priorities as needed to meet project demands.
• Collaborate with technical teams, including detailers, designers, and engineers, to ensure drawings meet project specifications and expectations.
• Comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and quality standards in the execution of drafting and design work.
• Perform other drafting and design-related duties as assigned to support project and team objectives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and coursework in drafting technology.
• Basic knowledge of commands in at least one CAD program, with the ability to occasionally use higher-level commands, time-saving programs, and routines.
• Ability to work with computer-aided drafting (CAD) tools to support electrical, structural, civil, and power delivery design projects.
• Basic knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for coordinating with technical teams and documenting design work.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills for addressing design issues and project concerns.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and work within budget constraints.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the country where this position is based, without time limitations or the need for work sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors Degree in computer-aided drafting/design is preferred.
• Basic knowledge and experience in multiple CAD systems, including 3D and BIM platforms, is preferred.
• Experience with CAD tools and workflows related to electrical design, structural design, civil design (including Civil 3D), and power delivery projects.
• Familiarity with MicroStation or similar CAD software is beneficial.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to take initiative and support team objectives.
• Self-motivated and eager to learn, with an aptitude to grow and develop within the drafting and design field.