Electrical Drafter

MDS Staffing; Champlin (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MDS Staffing in Minnesota is seeking an Electrical Drafting Technician to join our industrial team. You will produce precise electrical drawings and BOMs, support power distribution projects, and ensure compliance with drafting standards.

The role requires AutoCAD Electrical proficiency, interpretation of one-lines and schematics, and collaboration with design and manufacturing to resolve drawing issues and implement updates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2-4 years of drafting experience in industrial electrical or power distribution environments or a BS degree with no experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and drafting standards, wire list generation, and revision management.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, and control drawings.

Responsibilities

• Produce engineering documentation including one-line and three-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Support design documentation for medium voltage switchgear, protection and control systems.
• Incorporate engineering updates, manufacturing redlines, and production feedback into released drawings and coordinate with engineering/manufacturing to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Reading electrical drawings

Wire list generation

Schematic and wiring diagrams

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

PLM system

Job description

Required Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Electrical Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• Minimum 2-4 years of drafting experience in industrial electrical or power distribution environments or a BS degree with no experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical, electrical drafting standards, wire list generation and revision management
• Ability to read and interpret electrical one-lines, schematics, wiring diagrams, control drawings

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Produce engineering documentation including:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Three-line diagrams
  • Schematic drawings
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Wire lists
  • Interconnection drawings
  • Control panel layouts
  • Cable schedules
  • Bill of materials (BOMs)
• Support design documentation for medium voltage switchgear, protection and control systems, power distribution assemblies, control and relay applications
• Incorporate engineering updates, manufacturing redlines, and production feedback into released drawings
• Coordinate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve drawing discrepancies and support production needs
• Assist with drawing revisions and workflow updates within the PLM system
• Maintain drawing accuracy and compliance with company drafting standards
• Support continuous improvement and standardization of electrical drawing packages