Electrical Drafter

Actalent • Houston, TX • 4h ago

Job Title: Electrical DrafterJob Description

The AutoCAD Electrical Drafter will be responsible for creating and revising electrical drawings and schematics for power generation systems and related equipment. This role supports engineering and project teams by ensuring accurate, detailed, and compliant documentation for manufacturing, installation, and maintenance. The candidate will also assist piping designers by providing AutoCAD 2D drawings.

Responsibilities

Develop and update electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams using AutoCAD Electrical.

Interpret engineering specifications and incorporate them into detailed drawings.

Maintain drawing standards and ensure compliance with industry codes and company guidelines.

Collaborate with engineers and project managers to resolve design issues and ensure accuracy.

Organize and manage drawing files and documentation for project deliverables.

Assist in preparing bills of materials (BOM) and other supporting documents.

Support continuous improvement initiatives for drafting processes and standards.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical and familiarity with other CAD tools.

Strong understanding of electrical systems, components, schematics, and one-line diagrams.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate degree or technical certification in drafting or electrical design preferred.

3+ years of experience in electrical drafting, preferably in power generation or industrial systems.

Work Environment

The candidate will work in an office environment alongside piping designers and engineering managers. This role offers the opportunity to be on a long-term contract.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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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