Drafter

Drafter (Electrical Substation)

Location:

Lake Mary, FL (Greater Orlando)

Description

We are seeking a Junior CAD Drafter to join a growing Substation Design team in Lake Mary, FL. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates with a Drafting & Design degree or individuals with 1-3 years of CAD drafting experience who are looking to start or grow their career in the power and utility industry.

In this role, you will work alongside experienced designers and engineers to develop and update substation design drawings for electric utility projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and interested in building a career in engineering design and power delivery.

Responsibilities

+ Create, revise, and maintain CAD drawings for substation and power delivery projects using AutoCAD and/or Micro Station.

+ Assist engineers and designers with drafting layouts, equipment arrangements, conduit routing, and electrical design documentation.

+ Apply company drafting standards and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all drawings.

+ Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.

+ Organize and maintain project files, drawings, and design documents.

+ Incorporate engineer and designer markups into drawing revisions.

+ Collaborate with project teams to support design deliverables and project schedules.

+ Learn utility and substation design principles while supporting a variety of engineering projects.

+ Assist with additional drafting and design-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications

+ 1-3 years of professional drafting experience.

+ Proficiency with AutoCAD.

+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality drawings.

+ Ability to interpret engineering sketches, markups, and technical documentation.

+ Basic understanding of drafting standards and engineering drawing principles.

+ Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Associate's Degree in Drafting & Design Technology, CAD Technology, Engineering Technology, or related technical field

+ Internship, co-op, or professional experience supporting utility, electrical, civil, or industrial design projects.

+ Exposure to electrical design projects.

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Experience with Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, or other 3D modeling software.

+ Familiarity with Bluebeam.

+ Basic understanding of electrical systems, utility infrastructure, or engineering design practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position 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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- 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 disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Mary,FL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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