Electrical CAD Drafter

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS); Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

We Energies is seeking an Electrical CAD Drafter in Milwaukee, WI. The role focuses on creating and revising electrical drawings, supporting on-site drafting needs, and maintaining drawing records. You will work with engineers and field staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with design specifications.

The position requires algebra/geometry coursework or a related two-year engineering degree, plus CAD drafting experience within the last five years. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Minimum: algebra and geometry at vocational/college level or a two-year engineering degree.
• Two years CAD drafting experience in last five years OR one year CAD drafting coursework plus one year CAD drafting experience; construction drawing experience required.

Responsibilities

• Create new drawings: lay out views, sections, and details and generate drawings from sketches, photos, markups, site visits, and discussions with engineers.
• Revise existing WE drawings, identify related drawings, ensure accuracy, and apply design specifications.
• Gather information and provide on-site drafting support: assist with layout, visit work sites, make field sketches, act as on-site point of contact.
• Maintain drawing record system: assign codes, update TRACE system, manage print transmittals and distributions.
• Project management: coordinate drafting on project teams, estimate tasks, train others, and provide on-time direction.

Education

Two-year degree in Electrical, Civil, or Architectural engineering

Tools

CAD drafting

Job description

Career Opportunities: Electrical CAD Drafter (7426)

We Energies , a subsidiary of WEC Energy Group, is seeking a Electrical CAD Drafter in our Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. This position is represented by L2150.

Job Responsibilities

Create New Drawings

• Establish and lay out drawing views, sections, and details.
• Create new drawings from sketches, photos, markups, site visits, personnel knowledge, and discussions with engineer and field personnel.
• Check drawing for accuracy.
• Provide input to engineer on design when needed.
• Create material lists.

Revise Existing WE Drawings

• Revise existing drawings from sketches, photos, markups, site visits, personnel knowledge, anddiscussions with engineer and field personnel.
• Identify and revise related existing drawings.
• Ensure drawing accuracy and integrity.
• Interpret and apply design specifications.

Gather Information & On-Site Drafting Support

• Assist customer in layout and design of equipment and structures.
• Visit work sites, inspect equipment to verify existing information or to provide information to update and/or create drawings.
• Make sketches when in the field.
• Act as on-site “single point of contact” for drafting services.
• Check layouts against company standards.
• Contact manufacturers, vendors, and suppliers for information.

Maintain Drawing Record System

• Assign system-based alpha/numeric codes to new drawings.
• Assign CGS file and microfilm numbers.
• Update TRACE system.
• Prepare print transmittals and reproduction requests for printing, microfilming, and distribution of drawings.

Project Management

• Work on a project team to coordinate drafting concerns.
• Prioritize and estimate project tasks.
• Provide feedback to team leader and other team members.
• Cross-checking team members’ work.
• Perform role of project team leader.
• Order and maintain drafting equipment and supplies.
• Estimating resources and time to do a job.
• Provide work direction and training to other drafters and contractors.
• Provide graphic services as requested

Minimum Experience Required

• Applicant must have one semester of algebra (or related technical math/college mathematics) and one semester of geometry (or related technical math level II/college mathematics level II) at the vocational or college levelORa two-year degree in either Electrical engineering, Civil engineering, or Architectural engineering.
• Applicant must also have one of the following: two years of current CAD drafting experience within the last five yearsORone year of CAD drafting coursework at the vocational or college level plus one year of current CAD drafting experience within the last five years. NOTE: CAD drafting experience must consist of experience in creating or modifying drawings for construction.

Official transcripts are required and should be submitted at the time of your application; must be attached to application or provided to HR within ten (10) days of the posting closing date. If you do not have your transcripts, please take the necessary steps to be able to provide them prior to being scheduled for any testing.

Testing Requirements

Technician Selection System (TECH)-Drafter level: Ability to use numerical information presented in drawings, prints, and graphs to solve arithmetic problems, ability to use symbols and codes to locate objects on a map, comprehension of pictured mechanical principles, and the ability to read, apply rules and make decisions based upon written information.

End Date:11/24/2026

The pay range reflects the minimum and maximum for the position at the time of posting and may be modified in the future. The starting salary/pay within the pay range will be based on several factors, as applicable, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, travel requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and business and organizational needs. At WEC Energy Group, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role.

We reserve the right to modify the application deadline or discontinue accepting applications for any position if deemed necessary.

WEC Energy Group will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

WEC Energy Group and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. As a result, all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. The Company also complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws that require it to take affirmative action.