Electrical Drafter II

ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Dental and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

ROI - Workforce as a Service (WaaS) in Houston is seeking a draftsman/substation drafter with 2–5 years of electrical substation experience. Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation, with knowledge of both as an advantage, is required.

The role focuses on producing electrical drawings, schematics, and interconnect diagrams, while ensuring quality and adherence to drafting standards. A collaborative, high-performance team environment is offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a two-year drafting program.
• 2–5 years’ drafting/substation experience.
• Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation; knowledge of both is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Produces mechanical drawings for construction: equipment layouts, section views, cable tray plans, switchgear layouts, installation details, grounding details, conduit details, foundation details, steel details.
• Produces section views, elevations, and details from plan drawings with limited guidance.
• Produces electrical schematic diagrams.
• Produces wiring and interconnect drawings from schematics with limited guidance.
• Controls quality and consistency of drafted documents.
• Understands common industry practices.
• Works effectively in a team environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Creative minded

Strong work ethic

Team oriented

Adaptable to ad hoc tasks

Drafting software knowledge

Education

Two-year drafting program

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Our client is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm delivering end‑to‑end solutions across utility, renewable energy, battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other critical infrastructure markets. Based in Houston, Texas, the company leverages deep subject‑matter expertise and an engineering‑led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium‑and high‑voltage electrical infrastructure for clients locally, nationally, and internationally.

Graduate of a two-year drafting program with an average minimum of three years job experience including substations; capable of efficiently utilizing electronic drawing production tools. Manual drafting skills may also be required. Services include electronic drawing production and modification with limited manual drafting needs. Position requires technical and administrative supervision.

Responsibilities

• Applies principles and techniques of acquired experience to accomplish tasks
• Produces mechanical drawings for construction purposes such as equipment arrangement plans, section views, cable tray plans, switchgear building layouts, and installation details, grounding details, conduit details, foundation details, and steel details
• Produces section views, elevations, and details from plan drawings with limited guidance
• Produces electrical schematic diagrams
• Produces wiring and interconnect drawings from schematics with limited guidance
• Controls quality and consistency of drafted documents
• Provides adaptations to common designs
• Understands common industry practices
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Reports to team supervisor

Desired Characteristics and Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills
• Sharp communication and writing abilities
• Creative minded
• Solid work ethic
• Team oriented
• Responsive and adaptive to ad hoc work tasks
• Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation. Knowledge of both is an advantage
• Knowledgeable in good drafting practices

Education and Experience

• 2–5 years’ experience
• Electrical substation experience required

Our client offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including:

• Two medical plan options
• Dental and vision coverage
• Company‑paid basic life insurance for employees and dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• A supportive, high‑performance work environment where employees feel valued and empowered