Electrical Drafter

Actalent • Trenton, NJ • 1h ago

Job Title: Electrical Drafter

Job Description

This role focuses on creating, updating, and coordinating detailed electrical construction drawings for commercial projects using AutoCAD. The Electrical Drafter supports engineers and project teams by producing accurate design documents, as-built drawings, and shop drawings while ensuring compliance with NEC standards and project specifications. This position suits a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and contributing to unique and historic projects.

Responsibilities

Create and update electrical construction drawings, including single-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and cable and conduit layouts for commercial projects.

Produce accurate as-built drawings from field sketches and marked-up plans, ensuring that final documents reflect actual field conditions.

Coordinate electrical drawings with mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, fire protection, and HVAC disciplines to maintain consistency across all project documents.

Prepare shop drawings and fabrication details as required to support construction and installation activities.

Ensure all drawings and designs comply with NEC requirements, project specifications, and internal drafting standards.

Maintain and update CAD libraries, templates, and standard details to support efficient and consistent drafting practices.

Revise drawings based on feedback from engineers, field staff, and project stakeholders, and maintain document control to track revisions and updates.

Assist with bills of materials (BOMs), material lists, and related documentation to support procurement and construction planning.

Use Excel to create and maintain panel schedules, perform basic calculations, and support panel sizing and related design tasks.

Interpret and read electrical plans, single-line diagrams, and architectural drawings to produce accurate and coordinated electrical layouts.

Communicate proactively with engineers, project managers, HVAC teams, and field staff to clarify design requirements, resolve issues, and obtain necessary information such as equipment sizes or design parameters.

Multi-task across multiple projects and deadlines while maintaining high drafting accuracy and attention to detail in a group-oriented, fast-paced environment.

Support complex problem solving by collaborating with team members to address design challenges and field conditions.

Utilize AutoCAD for M/E/P construction or systems manufacturing applications, including working with Xrefs and coordinated drawing sets.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trenton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.27/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 Trenton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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