Drafter

Job Title:

Electrical Drafter

Job Description

This role offers an opportunity for a detail-oriented Electrical Drafter to produce high-quality construction documents for electrical and MEP systems, with a strong emphasis on tool installation projects in an industrial environment. You will focus primarily on 2D AutoCAD drafting, sheet setup, and multi-discipline coordination, working closely with engineers and designers to support complex mechanical and electrical systems. The position provides hands-on experience on a flagship industrial project and exposure to advanced MEP and tool install design workflows.

Responsibilities

* Prepare and modify electrical and MEP construction documents using 2D AutoCAD in accordance with project standards.

* Support tool installation design packages, including layout coordination for electrical and mechanical systems in industrial settings.

* Set up drawing files in AutoCAD, manage X-references, and maintain proper layer standards to ensure consistency and clarity.

* Insert and coordinate external backgrounds, vendor drawings, and installation details into design packages.

* Perform sheet setup, plotting, and organization of complete construction drawing sets for MEP and tool install projects.

* Assist with drafting of electrical plans, including power distribution layouts and associated mechanical utility connections.

* Coordinate routing for conduit, cable tray, and mechanical systems in congested tool install environments.

* Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and other disciplines such as mechanical, process, and facilities to incorporate markups and revisions.

* Read and interpret redlines and design markups and accurately translate them into updated drawings.

* Maintain drawing accuracy, organization, and adherence to internal CAD standards and project requirements.

* Support cross-disciplinary coordination efforts to ensure constructability and compliance within MEP systems.

* Communicate effectively with team members to clarify design intent and resolve coordination issues as they arise.

Essential Skills

* High proficiency in AutoCAD with a minimum of 1 year of experience.

* Strong experience working in AutoCAD with X-referencing files, locating and managing layers, and inserting external drawings and details.

* Proficiency in setting up sheets and organizing construction documents in AutoCAD.

* Experience working on mechanical and/or electrical systems in a drafting or design capacity.

* Ability to read and interpret redlines and design markups accurately.

* Strong attention to detail and a commitment to drawing accuracy and consistency.

* Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.

* Familiarity with drafting practices related to MEP systems, including electrical and mechanical coordination.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

* Experience with MEP electrical systems such as power, lighting, and low voltage.

* Exposure to or working knowledge of Revit.

* Previous experience supporting electrical engineers or MEP design teams.

* Familiarity with construction document standards and workflows.

* Interest in working on complex industrial projects and tool installation environments.

* Ability to adapt to fast-paced project demands and manage multiple drawing tasks.

Work Environment

This position is 100% on-site in a project trailer at a large industrial facility. The standard work schedule is from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment that relies heavily on AutoCAD and MEP coordination. The role offers exposure to a flagship industrial project and advanced mechanical and electrical systems.

The work setting is professional and project-focused, with typical construction-site adjacency and a trailer-based office environment. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance covered for the employee, with the option to add dependents via payroll deductions; coverage is provided through major health and dental/vision carriers. Paid Time Off is accrued at approximately 5 hours per pay period, totaling about 16 days per year, along…