Electrical Drafter

Actalent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Drafter for an onsite role in Houston, TX. You will create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and 2D/3D CAD models for industrial equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, ASTM, and OSHA standards.

You’ll generate BOMs, maintain drawings, and coordinate with engineers, PMs, and production across multiple projects, including enclosure and panel designs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or formal drafting training preferred.
• 1+ year of hands-on electrical drafting experience.
• Experience creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and 2D/3D models.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, ASTM, and OSHA guidelines.
• Proficiency with CAD tools including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical drawings, including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Develop fabrication and panel-layout drawings for enclosures and control panels.
• Generate BOMs and support material takeoffs for procurement.
• Revise drawings and maintain project documentation throughout lifecycles.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, production, and sales for accuracy.
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC/IEEE/ASTM/OSHA standards.
• Support design reviews and quality inspections with clear drawings and records.
• Contribute to drawing packages, revision logs, and technical records.
• Manage multiple projects (approx. 57) and meet schedules.
• Assist in troubleshooting design issues with manufacturing.
• Collaborate within a team of designers.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Electrical drafting

Schematic diagrams

Wiring diagrams

NEC standards

IEEE standards

OSHA standards

CAD software

2D & 3D modeling

BOMs & docs

Education

Associate degree

Drafting training

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Job Title: Electrical DrafterJob Description

The Electrical Drafter creates precise electrical drawings and models that support the design, fabrication, and assembly of industrial electrical equipment and structures. This role focuses on developing detailed schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and fabrication drawings while ensuring compliance with relevant electrical and industry standards. The Electrical Drafter collaborates closely with engineers, project managers, production teams, and other designers to deliver accurate, manufacturable designs and maintain documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical drawings, including schematics, single-line and multi-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for a variety of industrial applications.
• Develop fabrication and assembly drawings for electrical enclosures, control panels, power distribution equipment, and related industrial structures such as buildings and cable tray systems.
• Generate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and support material takeoffs to ensure accurate procurement and manufacturing planning.
• Revise and maintain engineering drawings and documentation throughout project lifecycles, incorporating design changes and updates as needed.
• Coordinate closely with engineers, project managers, production personnel, and sales teams to ensure design accuracy, manufacturability, and alignment with project requirements.
• Produce 2D and 3D models of electrical equipment and industrial structures using CAD tools such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ensure all designs comply with applicable electrical and industry standards, including NEC, IEEE, ASTM, and OSHA-related requirements.
• Support design reviews and quality inspections by providing clear drawings, models, and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to project documentation efforts, including drawing packages, revision logs, and technical records.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, typically working on 57 projects at a time, while meeting schedule, quality, and coordination expectations.
• Assist with troubleshooting design issues that arise during fabrication and assembly, collaborating with manufacturing and production teams to resolve problems.
• Work effectively within a team of designers, sharing information, coordinating workloads, and supporting overall project delivery.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience with AutoCAD 2D, with AutoCAD Electrical experience considered a strong plus.
• Minimum of 1 year of hands‑on electrical drafting experience.
• Proficiency in creating electrical schematics, single‑line and 13 line diagrams, and detailed wiring diagrams.
• Working knowledge of NEC (National Electrical Code) standards.
• Understanding of IEEE standards relevant to electrical design and drafting.
• Familiarity with ASTM standards and their application to industrial and electrical projects.
• Ability to interpret and apply OSHA‑related requirements in the context of manufacturing and industrial environments.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for electrical design and drafting, including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to produce accurate 2D and 3D models of electrical equipment and industrial structures.
• Experience with electrical design and drafting for buildings, cable trays, control panels, and power distribution equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with engineers, project managers, manufacturing, and sales teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree or formal training in drafting technology or a related field is highly beneficial.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and supporting fabrication and assembly processes.
• Exposure to industrial projects such as data centers, guard shacks, battery buildings, and power inverter installations is advantageous.
• Ability to participate in and support design reviews and quality inspections.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining drawing revisions and project documentation.
• Comfort working in a flat organizational structure with opportunities for upward mobility and professional growth.
• Interest in contributing to a team that is expanding into new business lines and diversifying across multiple industries.

Work Environment

This role is based 100% onsite in a manufacturing and design environment, working closely with a team of approximately five other designers and cross‑functional partners in engineering, project management, manufacturing, and sales. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with flexibility on start and end times as long as a full eight-hour workday is completed. The workload involves managing and contributing to 57 projects at any given time, requiring strong coordination and communication with internal teams. The environment supports long‑term stability and growth, with ongoing project work forecasted for several years and opportunities to advance within a flat organizational structure as the business expands into new lines and diverse industries.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long‑term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordination: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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