Electrical Drafter

Zachry Group; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking an entry-level Electrical Drafter I in Omaha to support the development of electrical design drawings and deliverables for industrial facilities. You will work under supervision to prepare, revise, and maintain drawings using CAD software, ensuring compliance with project requirements and company standards.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• 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.

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 basics

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting/Design Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SmartSketch

Job description

Job Description

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking an entry-level Electrical Drafter I to support the development of electrical design drawings and deliverables for industrial, power generation, energy, chemical, and manufacturing facilities. This role works under the direction of experienced designers and engineers to prepare, revise, and maintain electrical drawings using industry-standard CAD software while ensuring compliance with project requirements, company standards, and applicable codes.

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking an entry-level Electrical Drafter I to support the development of electrical design drawings and deliverables for industrial, power generation, energy, chemical, and manufacturing facilities. This role works under the direction of experienced designers and engineers to prepare, revise, and maintain electrical drawings using industry-standard CAD software while ensuring compliance with project requirements, company standards, and applicable codes.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and capable of collaborating within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

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.

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.

Physical Demands

Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, oral expression, and comprehension. May be required to lift, carry and move objects safely.

Work Environment

Work will be in a general office environment operating and functioning in a fast-paced work environment. Occasionally required to work in an industrial location where noise levels will be moderate to high. Job sites may contain the following: light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking. Noise levels vary and may include bells, whistles, and alarms.

Zachry Group is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is located in Zachry’s Omaha Office.

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