Job Title: Electrical Drafter
Job Description
The Electrical Drafter designs and documents control panel systems for building automation projects, producing accurate electrical schematics, panel layouts, and related technical drawings in alignment with project specifications and engineering standards. This role works closely with engineers and other drafters in a deadline-driven, project-based environment, supporting multiple industries and ensuring that all drawings, bills of materials, and documentation remain accurate, consistent, and up to date.
Responsibilities
Design and draft control panel systems in accordance with project specifications, engineering standards, and customer requirements.
Create, update, and maintain electrical schematics, panel layouts, and related technical drawings using AutoCAD.
Interpret and work from electrical schematics, P&ID diagrams, and loop drawings where applicable to produce accurate documentation.
Assist the engineering team with control panel testing and update drawings based on test results, redlines, and feedback.
Manage and grow the CAD library of hardware components to ensure accuracy, consistency, and standardization across projects.
Maintain and manage the electronic CAD filing system on the corporate network, ensuring project files are well organized, current, and easily accessible.
Develop and maintain bills of materials (BOM) for control panel designs and ensure that all components are correctly specified.
Process and incorporate redlines provided by engineers, making precise changes and adjustments in CAD to reflect design revisions.
Create and update wire labels, terminal schedules, and enclosure details as part of comprehensive panel design documentation.
Update and modify enclosures in CAD to accommodate changes in layout, hardware, and wiring requirements.
Support large, complex building automation control panel projects, including work on packages such as 100 drawings with approximately 3000 I/O points for commercial applications.
Adapt drawings and documentation to meet varying customer specifications and regulatory requirements across multiple industries.
Collaborate closely with engineers and other team members to meet project milestones and deadlines in a project-based environment.
Coordinate with a mid-sized drafting and engineering team, supporting three engineers and two other drafters on concurrent projects.
Ensure that all electrical drafting work aligns with MEP or related standards and supports building automation systems.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 2+ years of experience as a designer or drafter in an electrical or control panel environment.
Proficient use of AutoCAD for electrical drafting, including creation and modification of schematics and panel layouts.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, including I/O point assignments and control panel wiring details.
Strong experience with control panel design, including input/output (I/O) configurations, bills of materials (BOM), and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Experience creating and updating electrical schematics for building automation systems or similar control panel applications.
Ability to interpret redlines provided by engineers and accurately implement changes in CAD.
Experience working with bills of materials and hardware component libraries for control panels.
Ability to interpret and work with P&ID diagrams and loop drawings where applicable.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drafting and documentation.
Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven, project-based environment supporting multiple projects.
Strong collaboration skills to work with engineers and other drafters on a mid-sized team.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
SolidWorks Electrical experience is a plus.
Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD tools is beneficial.
Familiarity with loop drawings and their application in control systems is an advantage.
Experience with electrical drafting in MEP or related disciplines is helpful.
Background in building automation systems or commercial control panel projects is desirable.
No formal degree is required; relevant hands-on experience as a designer or drafter is valued.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 100% onsite role in an office-based environment. Typical hours will be finalized within a range such as 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The position supports a project-based organization that works across multiple industries, with a laid-back workspace culture suited to individuals who thrive in a deadline-driven setting. You will work on a mid-sized team, collaborating closely with three engineers and two other drafters, and you will use tools such as AutoCAD and potentially SolidWorks Electrical to produce and manage electrical drawings and documentation. A site tour is planned to provide a clear view of the office environment and facilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Foxborough, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $40.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Foxborough, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Foxborough,MA.
About Actalent
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