AutoCAD Electrical Drafter/Designer

Actalent; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Spartanburg, SC is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer / CAD Operator to modify existing electrical designs using AutoCAD and support production with schematic updates. The role offers growth toward designing electrical schematics from scratch and exposure to PLC programming and AutoCAD Electrical.

You will work with office and shop teams to ensure panels are designed, built, and tested to meet production schedules. The position is fully onsite with standard 40-hour weeks.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with AutoCAD for electrical design and drafting.
• Ability to read, interpret and modify electrical schematics.
• Willingness to assist in building and testing electrical panels in a shop.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Good communication with office and shop teams.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing electrical designs using AutoCAD after understanding company standards.
• Update electrical schematics to support projects and production schedules.
• Develop schematics from scratch as familiarity grows.
• Assist with building and testing electrical panels in the shop (about 10–15% initially).
• Collaborate with shop personnel to ensure panels are built and wired per updated schematics.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical panels during testing and adjust designs in AutoCAD.
• Participate in on-the-job training related to PLC programming and AutoCAD Electrical.
• Communicate design changes and production needs with the team.
• Provide remote support for field issues and occasional short-duration travel when on-site assistance is required.

Skills

AutoCAD proficiency

Electrical design

Schematics reading

PLC exposure

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Electrical Design Engineer / CAD Operator

This role focuses primarily on using AutoCAD to modify existing electrical designs and support production through schematic updates and limited hands-on panel work. The position offers a clear growth path into creating electrical schematics from scratch and gaining exposure to PLC programming and AutoCAD Electrical. You will work closely with both office and shop teams to ensure electrical panels are accurately designed, built, and tested to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Modify existing electrical designs using AutoCAD after developing a strong understanding of company standards and requirements.
• Update and adjust electrical schematics to support ongoing projects and production schedules.
• Progressively develop the capability to design electrical schematics from scratch as familiarity with company processes and systems increases.
• Assist with building and testing electrical panels in the shop environment, expected to be approximately 1015% of the role initially and tapering to 0% after training.
• Collaborate with shop personnel to ensure electrical panels are built and wired according to updated schematics.
• Support troubleshooting of electrical panels during testing and make necessary design adjustments in AutoCAD.
• Participate in on-the-job training related to PLC programming and AutoCAD Electrical to expand technical capabilities.
• Communicate effectively with team members in both office and shop settings to coordinate design changes and production needs.
• Provide remote support for field issues, and participate in occasional short-duration travel (typically two to three days at a time) when on-site assistance is required.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD software for electrical design and drafting.
• 25 years of experience in electrical design.
• Ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics.
• Willingness to assist in building and testing electrical panels in a shop environment as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in updating and maintaining design documentation.
• Effective communication skills to work with both office and shop teams.
• Ability to learn and adapt to company-specific electrical design standards and processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLC programming is preferred but not required.
• Interest in growing into full professional design responsibilities, including designing electrical schematics from scratch.
• Comfort with occasional short-duration travel when on-site support is necessary.
• Motivation to work in a startup-style environment with evolving processes and opportunities for skill development.

Work Environment

The role is based primarily in an office and shop environment, with approximately 9598% of the time spent on-site. You will work in a brand-new, air-conditioned and heated shop facility where electrical panels are built and tested. The schedule follows a standard Monday to Friday workweek at 40 hours per week. The environment has a startup feel, with opportunities to shape processes and grow responsibilities over time. Most field issues can be addressed remotely over the phone, but the role may eventually involve limited travel, typically for two to three days at a time, to support on-site needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $36.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spartanburg,SC.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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