Drafting Technician

Position Overview

Power your future with Qualus as a Drafting Technician I on our underground Transmission Engineering Team. You will partner with engineering teams to support civil and structural design projects. You will assist in creating and modifying drawings using CAD software like AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or Micro Station while adhering to established CAD standards. This role may be responsible for developing natural gas/electric/fiber/EV charging CAD designs at the direction of the Design Manager, developing design standards and templates, executing Qualus’ QA/QC program.

This role will also be responsible for participating in the ongoing growth and development of design practices, and data management. Join Qualus and take the first step toward a rewarding career in engineering.

• Create and modify Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings based on sketches or specifications provided by engineers.
• Prepare clean, complete, and accurate documents and working drawings from rough or detailed specifications prepared by the engineer.
• Conduct quality checks on final drawings and layouts.
• Assist with setting up and organizing project drawing files and schedules.
• Develop plan and detail drawings for single lines, three lines, sections and details.
• Maintain and update CAD document archives and ensure accurate file management.
• Support engineers with shop drawing reviews and project coordination tasks.
• Perform basic tasks like checking dimensions, inserting blocks, and creating material takeoffs.

• Education:
  
  Associate's degree in Computer Aided Design/Drafting, Engineering Technology, or relevant CAD Certifications.
• 1-3 years of experience in electrical/utility drafting or related fields (entry-level candidates with strong technical training will be considered).
• Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or other CAD software such as Micro Station.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Efficient communication and teamwork abilities.

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services.

Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.