Cad Drafter

Actalent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a CAD Drafter in Tampa, FL to produce precise technical drawings and schematics for major electric delivery projects. You will work closely with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure designs meet specifications and are documented with proper version control.

Responsibilities include drafting with AutoCAD, updating drawings as designs evolve, and supporting the ECPM team on capital projects across transmission, substation, and distribution.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in drafting, architecture, or civil engineering.
• Experience in drafting for construction or engineering projects.
• Familiarity with drafting standards and document control.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate and detailed technical drawings and schematics for construction and engineering projects using AutoCAD and related tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to translate design concepts into CAD drawings.
• Update and revise drawings as project requirements evolve with proper version control.
• Support the ECPM team with drafting needs for major capital projects in transmission, substation, and distribution.
• Oversee and apply drafting standards to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Coordinate drafting activities across departments to ensure smooth information flow.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Project coordination

Quality assurance

Team collaboration

Education

Degree/diploma in drafting/architecture/civil engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

CAD tools

Job description

Job Description

The CAD Drafter creates detailed technical drawings and schematics to support construction and engineering projects within Electric Delivery. This role collaborates closely with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure designs meet specifications, maintains organized project documentation, and contributes to the planning, design, and execution of major capital projects, including transmission, substation, and distribution initiatives.

Job Title: CAD Drafter

The CAD Drafter creates detailed technical drawings and schematics to support construction and engineering projects within Electric Delivery. This role collaborates closely with engineering, construction, and project management teams to ensure designs meet specifications, maintains organized project documentation, and contributes to the planning, design, and execution of major capital projects, including transmission, substation, and distribution initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate and detailed technical drawings and schematics for construction and engineering projects using AutoCAD and related tools.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to translate design concepts and specifications into precise CAD drawings.
• Update and revise drawings as project requirements evolve, ensuring all changes are properly documented and version-controlled.
• Support the Engineering, Construction, and Project Management (ECPM) team within Electric Delivery with all drafting needs.
• Contribute to the planning, design, and execution of major capital projects in transmission, substation, and distribution.
• Oversee and apply drafting standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with internal guidelines.
• Assist with contractor-led drafting activities, providing guidance and support to ensure alignment with project standards.
• Perform quality assurance reviews on drawings to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to engineering and architectural principles.
• Handle ad hoc drafting requests from various stakeholders and departments in a timely and organized manner.
• Manage project documentation, including drawings and related records, and integrate them into established document management systems.
• Coordinate drafting and documentation activities between departments to ensure smooth information flow and project alignment.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation to support efficient retrieval, review, and audit of project records.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD software and related CAD tools, with 23 years of hands-on AutoCAD drafting experience.
• Strong practical experience in design and drafting for construction or engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and civil drafting concepts and practices.
• Solid understanding of engineering and architectural principles as they relate to technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate, high-quality drafting and documentation.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with engineers, project managers, and other team members.
• Ability to manage and organize project documentation, including drawings and related records.
• Capability to perform quality assurance checks on drawings and ensure compliance with drafting standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in drafting, architecture, or civil engineering.
• Certifications in CAD are a plus and demonstrate advanced proficiency with drafting technologies.
• Experience supporting engineering, construction, and project management teams on capital projects.
• Familiarity with transmission, substation, and distribution projects within an electric delivery environment.
• Experience overseeing drafting standards and working with contractor-led drafting teams.
• Ability to coordinate drafting activities across multiple departments and stakeholders.

Work Environment

The CAD Drafter works in a professional engineering and project delivery environment that focuses on major capital projects in electric transmission, substations, and distribution. The role is primarily office-based, using AutoCAD and related CAD technologies on standard computer workstations. Work involves close collaboration with engineering, construction, and project management teams, frequent review and revision of technical drawings, and regular interaction with document management systems. The environment emphasizes accuracy, adherence to drafting standards, and effective communication across departments, with a structured yet collaborative atmosphere that supports complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/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 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

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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