Electrical Drafter & Designer - Onsite Austin

Actalent; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Drafter/Designer in Austin, TX for an onsite contract-to-hire role. You will design, draft, and document control systems and electrical assemblies, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date design information.

The position emphasizes drafting standards, documentation control, and contribution to hardware-focused projects in a startup-style environment. Expect 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. core hours, with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical drafting experience (flexible for strong entry-level candidates with relevant skills).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or SolidWorks Electrical for creating and updating schematics and drawings.
• Experience creating and updating P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and single-line diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Create and update detailed electrical schematics and drawings for control systems and electrical assemblies.
• Redline and revise existing drawings based on engineering feedback and design changes.
• Develop new drawings and documentation for electrical systems, including control panels and system-level layouts.
• Assist with Bills of Materials (BOMs), including part numbering, organization, and documentation control.

Skills

Electrical drafting experience

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

P&ID diagrams

Control systems knowledge

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Drafter/Designer in Austin, TX for an onsite contract-to-hire role. You will design, draft, and document control systems and electrical assemblies, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date design information.

The position emphasizes drafting standards, documentation control, and contribution to hardware-focused projects in a startup-style environment. Expect 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. core hours, with overtime as needed.