Drafting Technician I

Qualus; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Retirement Savings

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Programs

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Drafting Technician to support our Engineering Department in creating and modifying drawings with CAD software. You will develop wiring diagrams, single-line and three-line diagrams, and AC/DC schematics while maintaining project CAD files and enforcing CAD standards.

The role requires an Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field and 0–3 years of drafting experience, with proficiency in AutoCAD and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology or Drafting/Design, or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience in electrical design or drafting (internships and co-op experience included).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of basic algebra and geometry as applied to design and layout work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide production CAD support by developing, implementing, and enforcing CAD standards while supplying technical support for all CAD related software.
• Prepare clean, complete, and accurate documents, design and working drawings from rough or detailed specifications or sketches by engineers.
• Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Maintain CAD document archive and retrieval for projects and the integrity of drawings and systems.
• Act as liaison for operations, project teams, engineering design house and vendors.
• Assist the engineer with coordination and shop drawing review during final administration of projects.
• Organize CAD drawings and files.
• Create and generate design reports including rendering, material takeoffs, schedules and legends.

Skills

AutoCAD

Drafting

Electrical design

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Job description

Power your future with Qualus in our Engineering Department as a Drafting Technician!

Drafters at Qualus partner with engineering teams to support Substation Protection & Control design projects. They assist in creating and modifying drawings using CAD software like AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation, while adhering to established CAD standards. With a foundational understanding of drafting principles, they help develop wiring diagrams, AC and DC schematics, circuit schedules, single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and more. Our drafters also organize project drawing files, perform quality checks, and provide basic technical support for CAD-related tasks. Join Qualus and take the first step toward a rewarding career in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide production CAD support by developing, implementing, and enforcing CAD standards while supplying technical support for all CAD related software.
• Prepare clean, complete, and accurate documents, design and working drawings (including details) from rough or detailed specifications or sketches as prepared by the engineers by performing the following duties:
  • Following drawing production standards.
  • Preparing construction drawings submission packages and as bults.
  • Preparing quality checks on final drawings and layouts.
  • Cleaning CAD files for project closeout.
  • Set up project drawing files, schedule drawing completions.
• Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, sections and details using CAD software (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
• Maintaining CAD document archive and retrieval for projects and the integrity of the drawing and its system.
• Act as a liaison for operations, project teams, engineering design house and vendors.
• Assist the engineer with coordination and shop drawing review during the final administration of projects.
• Organize CAD drawings and files.
• Creating and generating design reports to include creating rendering, material takeoffs, central files and work sets, and schedules and legend types.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates degree Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 0-3 years of experience in electrical design or drafting (internships and co-op experience included).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of basic algebra and geometry as applied to design and layout work.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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