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Electrical Drafter​/Designer

Job in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia, 23214, USA
Listing for: ALTEN Technology USA
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-19
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 75000 - 85000 USD Yearly USD 75000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As an Electrical Drafter/Designer you will be responsible for;

  • Developing electrical designs and documentation for industrial and infrastructure projects, including single line diagrams, panel layouts, schematics, I/O lists, and network architectures.
  • Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects that meet customer, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, design documents, and customer requirements.
  • Creating, maintaining, and revising electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and related design tools.
  • Supporting electrical engineers in the preparation and execution of project deliverables.
  • Producing as-built and as-shipped documentation based on engineering and production updates.
  • Assisting with electrical system design for power distribution, control systems, and industrial automation applications.
  • Participating in project meetings, design reviews, and customer discussions as required.
  • Managing assigned project tasks while communicating schedule, scope, risks, and opportunities to project teams.
  • Supporting manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and field activities as needed.
  • Maintaining drafting standards, documentation accuracy, and design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Traveling occasionally to customer sites for project support, meetings, testing, or commissioning activities.
Qualifications;
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, single line diagrams, and network architecture drawings.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and related CAD software.
  • Working knowledge of document management and engineering revision control systems.
  • Understanding of low‑voltage power distribution systems and industrial electrical design principles.
  • Experience supporting control systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, or industrial automation projects is preferred.
  • Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional engineering teams.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally for project support.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,…

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