Drafter

Sterling Engineering; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Other Benefits

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks 3D Modeler-Drafters to support electrical substation design projects. This opportunity is open to entry-level through experienced designers and offers to develop drafting and 3D modeling skills within the power and utilities industry.

Candidates should have Autodesk Inventor experience or prior substation design. Entry-level candidates with experience in Inventor, SolidWorks, Revit, or Fusion 360 will also be considered.

Qualifications

• 0–7 years of drafting, design, 3D modeling, or related experience.
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor OR electrical substation design strongly preferred.
• Entry-level candidates may have experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, Revit, Fusion 360, or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical drawings.
• Ability to work effectively with Engineers, Project Managers, and other designers.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to learn new software, design standards, and substation applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 3D models and technical drawings for electrical substation projects.
• Create and update drawings based on engineering requirements and project standards.
• Support Engineers and Project Managers throughout the design process.
• Incorporate design revisions and engineering markups into drawings and models.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality project documentation.
• Work on multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Follow client-specific drafting, modeling, and document control standards.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and occasional field/site visits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Revit

Fusion 360

Job description

Pay Rate: $22.00 – $36.00/hour, based on experience

Schedule: Hybrid – 3 days per week in office

Job Description

We are seeking 3D Modeler-Drafters to support electrical substation design projects. This opportunity is open to candidates ranging from entry-level through experienced designers and offers the opportunity to develop technical drafting and 3D modeling skills within the power and utilities industry. Candidates should have either Autodesk Inventor experience or previous substation experience. Entry-level candidates with experience using similar 3D modeling/design software such as SolidWorks, Revit, or Fusion 360 will also be considered.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and modify 3D models and technical drawings for electrical substation projects
• Create and update drawings based on engineering requirements and project standards
• Support Engineers and Project Managers throughout the design process
• Incorporate design revisions and engineering markups into drawings and models
• Maintain accurate, high-quality project documentation
• Work on multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Follow client-specific drafting, modeling, and document control standards
• Participate in project coordination meetings and occasional field/site visits

Qualifications

• 0–7 years of drafting, design, 3D modeling, or related experience
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor OR electrical substation design strongly preferred
• Entry-level candidates may have experience with Inventor, SolidWorks, Revit, Fusion 360, or similar 3D modeling software
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate technical drawings
• Ability to work effectively with Engineers, Project Managers, and other designers
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to learn new software, design standards, and substation applications

Benefits:

As a Sterling Engineering contract employee, you are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and additional employee benefits.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.