Electrical Cad Technician

Actalent • Walnut Creek, CA • 17h ago

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Electrical Cad Technician for a position in the Walnut Creek Metro Area.

You will be responsible for drafting and designing substations for local utilities nationwide, utilizing your basic technical knowledge and electronic applications.

Responsibilities

Develop familiarity with engineering standards by reading, understanding, and maintaining a working knowledge of systems, document control, departmental guides, and policies and procedures.

Ensure deliverables are accurate and compliant by understanding and complying with the company's quality program.

Support continuous improvement and change management efforts by demonstrating personal accuracy.

Learn applications required to modify less complex deliverables based on various design inputs.

Identify the needs of internal clients and gain a basic understanding of external clients' main interests and drivers.

Proactively seek and share knowledge of the latest technologies and processes.

Essential Skills

2-5 years of experience in substation drafting.

Experience with AutoCAD Electrical.

Strong work ethic and attention to detail.

Understanding of client standards, MicroStation, Autodesk Inventor, SDS.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Diploma or Certificate preferred.

Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred.

3-5 years of substation drafting experience preferred.

Experience with drafting software: AutoCAD SDS, AutoCAD Electrical, MicroStation, or Inventor.

Preferred non-technical skills: Learning on the Fly, Problem Solving, Perseverance, Patience, Time Management, Drive for Results, Self Development, Listening, Informing.

Preferred technical skills: Working knowledge of Computer Automated Drafting Design (CADD) or other applications or design or modeling skills.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment, with 2 days in the office and 3 days remote. The office is newly renovated, featuring open spaces, collaborative work areas, single-use offices, and comfortable workspaces with bean bag chairs. Additionally, the work schedule allows for flexibility, with options to start early and leave early, and provides opportunities for professional development through free courses and certifications.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $43.26/hr.

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 hybrid position in Walnut Creek,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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