CAD Drafter - Remote

Lensa; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in engineering services is seeking a Distribution Designer to work remotely. This entry-level role involves designing electric distribution systems, preparing essential documents, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have an AAS in drafting or engineering technology and be proficient in CAD software.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Entry level position requiring AAS in drafting or engineering technology.
• Proficiency in Microstation or AutoCAD is essential.
• Experience in CAD and design drafting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Communicate with engineers on system requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in drafting and design using Microstation or AutoCAD

Experience in piping design, drafting, and CAD

Traffic control drafting

Education

Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided design

Equivalent experience and/or education

Job description

Lensa is the leading career site for job seekers at every stage of their career. Our client, Actalent, is seeking professionals. Apply via Lensa today!

Job Title: Distribution DesignerJob Description

This position involves providing distribution design for both overhead and underground electric distribution systems ranging from 4kV to 69kV. The role includes designing activities, conducting quality reviews, monitoring and maintaining project schedules, reporting changes that affect schedules and budgets, identifying risks that may affect schedule and costs, and presenting opportunities to improve the design and construction of distribution projects.

Responsibilities

• Design overhead and underground distribution facilities.
• Prepare design sketches, drawings, cost estimates, bills of material, and other required documents for construction.
• Apply standards, guidelines, specifications, practices, procedures, and industry standards in preparing the design of electric distribution facilities.
• Perform distribution system design calculations.
• Prepare and oversee preparation of design documents for construction, including plan and profiles, structure loadings, design details, trench and conduit drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Communicate with engineers on system requirements and identify Right of Way for proposed equipment.
• Acquire field data as necessary and work with field surveying to prepare appropriate design.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and design using Microstation or AutoCAD.
• Experience in piping design, drafting, and CAD.
• Traffic control drafting.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in applied science (AAS) in drafting and computer-aided (CAD) design or in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering technology.
• Equivalent experience and/or education.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position, offering the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in teams. The role features a flexible working schedule.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr.

Requirements

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 23, 2025.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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