CAD Drafter - VA

Alpha 3 Consulting; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision (company-paid premiums)

401(k) with 5% company match

10 Paid Holidays

20 Paid-time-off days

Job summary

Alpha 3 Consulting in Richmond, VA is looking for a CAD Drafter to support electrical substation, utility, and infrastructure projects. This full-time position involves using CAD tools to create schematics and collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team. Required qualifications include an associate's degree in drafting/design or a relevant bachelor's degree. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) match, and generous paid time off. This role offers an opportunity to grow in the industry.

Qualifications

• Working experience with CAD tools, especially MicroStation.
• Ability to draft and create designs in electrical layouts and site plans.
• Strong team player with ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD tools for developing electrical substation projects.
• Assist in creating schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with vendors and construction teams.

Skills

CAD tools proficiency

Team collaboration

2D and 3D design visualization

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Associates degree in drafting/design

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

Job Title: CAD Drafter

Location: Richmond, VA

Position Description

Alpha 3 is seeking a CAD Drafter to provide support for designers and engineers on electrical substation, utility and infrastructure projects.

This is a full‑time position with a hybrid work schedule. Three days per week (typically Tuesday‑Thursday) are expected to be in the office and two days per week from home. This position is located in Richmond, VA.

Responsibilities

• Utilize CAD tools to help in the development of substation projects
• Assignments may include assisting in creation of one‑lines, schematics, electrical layouts, site plans, structures, wiring diagrams, bill or materials, etc.
• Work with a cross‑disciplinary team
• Collaborate with vendors and construction teams, providing clarification on your drawings and helping guide any necessary design modifications.
• Support onsite walkdowns with design team at various stages of project

Required Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience using CADtools; experience with MicroStation highly desired
• Knowledge of drafting practices and procedures
• Ability to work on a team and on multiple projects
• Ability to visualize and design work in 2D and 3D
• Ability to understand and incorporate comments and feedback
• Personal time management skills and ability to adhere to deadlines
• Attention to detail and pride in work product quality
• Utilityprojectexperience a plus
• Associates degree in drafting/design OR bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field with Drafting certificate ORA bachelor’s degree in engineering technology or non‑ABET accredited engineering degree related to our work
• Willingness to learn and grow within this industry

Salary will be determined based on the qualifications and experience of the applicant.

Available benefits include:

• Health/Dental/Vision (75% of premiums company‑paid)
• 401(k) (5% company match)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 20 Paid‑time‑off days

Alpha 3 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.