Electrical Drafter

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY is seeking an entry-level electrical drafter to prepare and revise drawings under supervision, using AutoCAD, MicroStation, and SmartSketch.

You will coordinate with engineers and designers, maintain drawing files, apply drafting standards, and support QA reviews to ensure accuracy and on-time deliverables.

This role requires an associate degree or technical certification and up to 3 years of experience, with strong attention to detail and good communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of electrical drafting or design experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical drafting principles and industry standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or other CAD platforms.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, markups, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise electrical design drawings, layouts, and schematics under supervision.
• Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartSketch, or other approved drafting software to create and modify drawings.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, designers, and other engineering disciplines to incorporate design changes and resolve drawing issues.
• Assist with maintaining project drawing files, document control procedures, and drafting standards.
• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company quality requirements.
• Support field verification efforts by incorporating redline markups into design documents.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with project schedules and deliverables.
• Follow all company safety, ethics, and professional conduct requirements.

Skills

Electrical Drafting

AutoCAD Proficiency

Schematic Preparation

Document Control

Quality Assurance

Education

Associate Degree in Drafting/Design Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SmartSketch

Job description

• Prepare and revise electrical design drawings, layouts, and schematics under supervision.
• Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartSketch, or other approved drafting software to create and modify drawings.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, designers, and other engineering disciplines to incorporate design changes and resolve drawing issues.
• Assist with maintaining project drawing files, document control procedures, and drafting standards.
• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company quality requirements.
• Support field verification efforts by incorporating redline markups into design documents.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with project schedules and deliverables.
• Follow all company safety, ethics, and professional conduct requirements.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of electrical drafting or design experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical drafting principles and industry standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or other CAD platforms.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, markups, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Core Competencies

Proficient in electrical drafting and design, with a strong foundation in AutoCAD and other CAD platforms. Demonstrates attention to detail, effective communication, and adherence to quality standards in project deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Drafting
• AutoCAD Proficiency
• Document Control Procedures
• Quality Assurance and Control
• Technical Documentation Interpretation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Design Drawings
• Drafting Standards
• Schematic Preparation
• Redline Markup Incorporation
• Basic Electrical Drafting Principles

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Organizational Skills
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Drafting
• Technical Certification in Design Technology

Industry Keywords

• Engineering Technology
• Quality Requirements
• Project Schedules
• Field Verification

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MicroStation
• SmartSketch
• Microsoft Office