CAD Design/Drafter III

Description:Electrical Drafter. Pay rate ##### Agency bill rate ##### The Senior CAD designer is responsible for using computer-aided design (CAD) techniques to design power system projects from complex components of field data (notes, sketches, photos, etc.), engineer, and customer specifications. The primary responsibilities of this position include; but are not limited to the following: • Prepare complex layouts, electrical schematics, details, diagrams, one-lines, plan drawings, and reports (e.g. BOM) using AutoCAD Electrical. • Compile data required for project assignments and produce notes, specifications, spreadsheets and other related written documents as required. • Review and discuss information, modifications, adjustments, and progress of work relating to the design and manufacture of automation solutions for power systems. • Train less experienced team members in all aspects of mechanical and electrical drafting; recommend methods to increase overall quality, timeliness, and productivity of the team. • Work with engineers and other designers to continuously improve processes and standards for the team's project drawing packages. • Implement changes to drawings per customer specifications, controls engineer feedback and field notes. • Develop macros,databases (e.g. parts, footprints) librararies and templates in the AutoCAD Electrical environment, including conversion of existing blocks and template drawings from AutoCAD to AutoCAD Electrical. • Establish and deploy CAD standards and guidelines for the extended team. • Develop one-lines, 3-lines, site plans, equipment layouts, & construction details for development of design package to support project construction with guidance from design engineering team. • Develop complex site plans & equipment arrangements based on sketches, measurements, photos, and other input from engineering & field support teams. • Knowledge and understanding of electrical distribution systems and ability to understand and develop one-lines, 3-lines, and equipment layouts related to such systems. Basic Qualifications: • Associates degree in Mechanical Design and Technology (MECH), Engineering Graphics Technology, Engineering-Architectural, or Electrical Engineering Technology (ELEC) from an accredited institution. • Minimum of 5 years of significant experience with electrical (preferred) or mechanical CAD systems in designing and developing mechanical/electrical power systems drawing designs. • Minimum of 2 years of recent continuous experience specifically in the AutoCAD Electrical design tool. • Must reside within a 50 mile radius of the work location(s) listed on the job posting. No relocation is being offered for this role. • Must be able to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: • Mechanical and electrical design experience • 3D CAD design experience, Raster Editing • Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point. • United States Secret or Top Secret (TS) government clearances

Created: 2026-04-03