CAD Drafter Electrical

Vital Tech Solutions; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Drafter to support capital construction projects across Michigan. The role involves conducting field visits, updating CAD drawings, and ensuring compliance with drafting standards. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in AutoCAD and a strong background in electrical layout and industrial systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of electrical layout experience.
• Experience working in industrial gas processing, refinery facilities, or nuclear facilities.
• Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits and update CAD drawings to reflect current site conditions.
• Perform quality assurance checks on all drafting drawings.
• Participate in project meetings when required.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D CAD software

Strong understanding of plan & section views

General knowledge of mechanical process piping

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

3 days a week on site hybrid

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer sponsorship. We are unable to consider candidates requiring sponsorship or those represented by third-party agencies.

Job Summary
Vital Tech Solutions is seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Drafter to support capital construction projects. This role involves conducting field visits and updating CAD drawings to reflect current site conditions. The position requires working with electrical CAD drawings at industrial natural gas facilities across Michigan.

Key Accountabilities
• Use company approved CAD software to create and edit 2D CAD files
• Ensure compliance with company filing systems, CAD & drafting standards
• Participate in project meetings when required
• Conduct independent and/or group site visits for field measurements / project investigations across the state of Michigan.
• Perform quality assurance checks on all drafting drawings

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements
• High school diploma required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D CAD software
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical layout experience for electrical (AC & DC) power and control wiring (power distribution, schematic and ladder diagrams, etc.) and conduit routing
• Strong understanding of plan & section views, details and material lists
• General knowledge of mechanical process piping

Other Requirements
• Experience working in industrial gas processing, refinery facilities and/or nuclear facilities.
• Basic knowledge of electrical code requirements.
• Familiarity with Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Understanding of isometric and schematic drawings.
• General understanding of industrial electrical systems, including Hazardous area fittings, installation procedures, and criteria for use Conduit routing, assembly and installation Grounding systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience is a plus.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Michigan residency required
• Valid Michigan driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to interpret and/or prepare field sketches and photographs.
• Knowledge of the use of reference files, raster images and block libraries within CAD software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Vital Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.