Entry-Level Electrical CAD Drafter

Qualus; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Matching

Paid Time Off

Company Holidays

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Drafting Technician in our Engineering Department to support Substation Protection & Control design projects. You will create and modify drawings with CAD tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation), develop wiring diagrams and schematics, organize project files, and perform quality checks.

You will collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensure CAD standards are met. The role requires an Associate degree in engineering technology or drafting and 0-3 years of

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or related field.
• 0-3 years of experience in electrical design or drafting (internships and co-op included).
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Working knowledge of algebra and geometry for design/layout.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide production CAD support by developing, implementing, and enforcing CAD standards while supplying technical support for all CAD related software.
• Prepare clean, complete, and accurate documents, design and working drawings from engineers' specifications.
• Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, sections and details using CAD software.
• Maintain CAD document archive and retrieval for projects and the integrity of the drawing and its system.
• Act as a liaison for operations, project teams, engineering design house and vendors.
• Assist the engineer with coordination and shop drawing review during the final administration of projects.
• Organize CAD drawings and files.
• Create and generate design reports including rendering, material takeoffs, central files and work sets, schedules and legend types.

Skills

CAD software

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Algebra

Geometry

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Drafting/Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Qualus is seeking a Drafting Technician in our Engineering Department to support Substation Protection & Control design projects. You will create and modify drawings with CAD tools (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation), develop wiring diagrams and schematics, organize project files, and perform quality checks.

You will collaborate with engineers and vendors to ensure CAD standards are met. The role requires an Associate degree in engineering technology or drafting and 0-3 years of