Electrical CAD Drafter - PLC & Automation

Location: St. Louis, MO
Pay: $25.00–$32.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1st Shift
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Electrical CAD Drafter – PLC & Automation to join a growing engineering team in St. Louis, MO.

This position is responsible for creating, modifying, and maintaining electrical schematics, PLC control drawings, wiring diagrams, and electrical panel layouts for industrial equipment and automation systems.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in AutoCAD Electrical, industrial electrical controls, and PLC-based automation systems . We are looking for someone who enjoys electrical drafting, takes pride in accuracy, and can work closely with Electrical Engineers to develop and maintain high-quality technical drawing packages.

• Create, update, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop electrical control panel and enclosure layouts for industrial machinery and automation systems.
• Prepare and revise drawings involving PLC hardware, I/O modules, relays, contractors, motor controls, VFDs, and sensors.
• Review electrical drawings for accuracy, inconsistencies, and missing information.
• Modify existing electrical drawing packages based on engineering markups and redlines.
• Adapt previous project drawings for new equipment and applications.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and related technical documentation.
• Update title blocks, project information, and electrical drawing templates.
• Organize and maintain electrical drawing files and documentation.
• Collaborate with Electrical Engineers to ensure designs meet project specifications.
• Assist with standardizing drawing packages and improving drafting processes.
• Manage multiple drafting projects while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

• Experience using AutoCAD for electrical or technical drafting .
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.
• Understanding of PLC-based control systems and industrial automation .
• Familiarity with electrical control components, including relays, contractors, sensors, and motor controls.
• Experience creating or modifying electrical control panel layouts.
• Ability to interpret engineering redlines and make accurate drawing revisions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify errors in electrical drawings.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with an engineering team.

• Hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical .
• Experience drafting PLC control systems and industrial automation equipment.
• Knowledge of PLC hardware, I/O modules, VFDs, motor starters, and electrical control components.
• Experience creating electrical schematics, panel layouts, and wiring diagrams.
• Experience generating Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD Vault or similar drawing management systems.
• Previous experience supporting manufacturing equipment, industrial machinery, or industrial furnace systems.
• Experience developing standardized electrical drawing templates.

We are especially interested in candidates who have experience with electrical drafting for industrial controls and automation systems , rather than exclusively mechanical or architectural drafting.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on drawing accuracy.
• Comfortable working with electrical schematics and PLC control hardware.
• Experienced in modifying and maintaining complex electrical drawing packages.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple projects.
• Comfortable…