Computer Aided Design Drafter

Insight Global; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a motivated CAD Technician to join our engineering team. You will create and update engineering drawings for solar and substation projects using AutoCAD and related design software.

Initial focus on solar design with growth into substation drafting as you gain experience. You will collaborate with engineers and project teams across multiple offices to ensure accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of drafting or CAD experience in an engineering, utilities, construction, or related industry.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Create and update engineering drawings and design documentation for solar and substation projects using AutoCAD and other design software.
• Support solar projects initially, with the opportunity to expand into substation drafting and design as experience is gained.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams across multiple office locations to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Assist with revisions, markups, and design updates while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and industry standards.

Skills

CAD drafting experience

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

• 2-3+ years of drafting or CAD experience in an engineering, utilities, construction, or related industry.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities:

• Create and update engineering drawings and design documentation for solar and substation projects using AutoCAD and other design software.
• Support solar projects initially, with the opportunity to expand into substation drafting and design as experience is gained.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and project teams across multiple office locations to deliver high-quality project outcomes.
• Assist with revisions, markups, and design updates while ensuring accuracy and compliance with company and industry standards.

Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated CAD Technician to join our growing engineering team. This role will initially support solar design projects before transitioning into substation drafting and design work. The ideal candidate will have strong technical drafting skills, excellent communication abilities, and a desire to build a long-term career within the power and utilities industry.

Compensation:

$20/hr to $24/hr

Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.