Electrical CAD Drafter

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Drafter to support capital construction projects. Located in Detroit with a hybrid schedule, the role involves field visits and updating CAD drawings for industrial natural gas facilities across Michigan. Applicants should have at least 3 years of relevant experience and proficiency in CAD software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of electrical layout experience for electrical (AC & DC) power.
• General knowledge of mechanical process piping required.
• Familiarity with Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and edit 2D CAD files using company-approved CAD software.
• Conduct independent and/or group site visits for measurements.
• Perform quality assurance checks on drafting drawings.

Skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D CAD software

Electrical layout experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

STRATEGIC STAFFING SOLUTIONS (S3) HAS AN OPENING!

Title:Electrical CAD Drafter
Location: Detroit, MI (Hybrid schedule)
Duration: 12+ Months
Role Type:W2 Contract Engagement

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Electrical CAD Drafter to support capital construction projects. This role involves conducting field visits and updating CAD drawings to reflect current site conditions. The position requires working with electrical CAD drawings at industrial natural gas facilities across Michigan.

Key Accountabilities

• Use company approved CAD software to create and edit 2D CAD files
• Ensure compliance with company filing systems, CAD & drafting standards
• Participate in project meetings when required
• Conduct independent and/or group site visits for field measurements / project investigations across the state of Michigan.
• Perform quality assurance checks on all drafting drawings

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and/or 3D CAD software
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical layout experience for electrical (AC & DC) power and control wiring (power distribution, schematic and ladder diagrams, etc.) and conduit routing
• Strong understanding of plan & section views, details and material lists
• General knowledge of mechanical process piping

Additional Information

• Experience working in industrial gas processing, refinery facilities and/or nuclear facilities.
• Basic knowledge of electrical code requirements.
• Familiarity with Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
• Understanding of isometric and schematic drawings.
• General understanding of industrial electrical systems, including Hazardous area fittings, installation procedures, and criteria for use Conduit routing, assembly and installation Grounding systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) experience is a plus.
• Proficiency of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Michigan residency required
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to interpret and/or prepare field sketches and photographs.
• Knowledge of the use of reference files, raster images and block libraries within CAD software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Core working hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

*Beware of scams. S3 never asks for money during its onboarding process

Job ID: JOB-241729
Publish Date: 23 May 2025

Tagged as: Electrical CAD Drafter