Electrical Drafter/Designer

ALTEN Technology USA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking an Electrical Drafter/Designer to develop electrical designs for industrial projects, using AutoCAD Electrical. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure on-time delivery, review drawings and P&IDs, and produce accurate as-built documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, plus knowledge of power distribution and industrial automation. Occasional travel to customer sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in engineering or related field.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, single line diagrams, and network drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and CAD software.
• Knowledge of document management and revision control systems.
• Understanding of low-voltage power distribution and industrial electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical designs and documentation for industrial projects (single line diagrams, panels, schematics).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer, quality, schedule, and budget.
• Review drawings, P&IDs, and design documents against requirements.
• Create and maintain electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Support engineers with project deliverables and field activities.
• Produce as-built and as-shipped documentation.
• Assist with power distribution, control systems, and industrial automation design.
• Participate in meetings and design reviews; communicate risks and scope.
• Travel to customer sites occasionally for support.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Schematic reading

Network diagrams

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As an Electrical Drafter/Designer you will be responsible for;

• Developing electrical designs and documentation for industrial and infrastructure projects, including single line diagrams, panel layouts, schematics, I/O lists, and network architectures.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects that meet customer, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, design documents, and customer requirements.
• Creating, maintaining, and revising electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and related design tools.
• Supporting electrical engineers in the preparation and execution of project deliverables.
• Producing as-built and as-shipped documentation based on engineering and production updates.
• Assisting with electrical system design for power distribution, control systems, and industrial automation applications.
• Participating in project meetings, design reviews, and customer discussions as required.
• Managing assigned project tasks while communicating schedule, scope, risks, and opportunities to project teams.
• Supporting manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and field activities as needed.
• Maintaining drafting standards, documentation accuracy, and design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
• Traveling occasionally to customer sites for project support, meetings, testing, or commissioning activities.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, single line diagrams, and network architecture drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and related CAD software.
• Working knowledge of document management and engineering revision control systems.
• Understanding of low‑voltage power distribution systems and industrial electrical design principles.
• Experience supporting control systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, or industrial automation projects is preferred.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally for project support.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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