Entry Level Electrical Drafter

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick time

Udemy access

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking an Electrical Drafter to support BIM coordination, drafting electrical conduit systems, and 3D/2D coordination across projects. The role emphasizes proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks, with hybrid work options and a contract-to-hire path.

Candidates should have a strong background in electrical drafting, familiarity with Revit work-sharing, and the ability to read 2D plans. Portland, OR area offers a hybrid schedule with work from office and home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with drafting courses.
• 5 years in electrical construction; knowledge of symbols and drafting conventions.
• Experience in electrical drafting or MEP using Revit preferred.
• Proficient with Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Able to manipulate Revit families, views, schedules, and parameters.
• Fluency with plotting, printers, and reproduction systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine CAD tasks following system standards and practices.
• Create quick actions using the CAD system to assist drawing creation.
• Apply mathematics in preparing drawings and dimensions.
• Improve system operation proficiency to boost productivity and learn all software options.
• Review work orders and manuals to determine critical design dimensions.
• Convert design dimensions to resizing figures for production processes.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical drafting

BIM coordination

2D & 3D reading

Trades coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Drafting coursework

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Drafter

Job Description

The primary function of this role is BIM Coordination, focusing on the drafting and design of electrical conduit systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine assignments requiring a thorough knowledge of computer-aided drafting system standards, practices, and techniques.
• Create quick actions utilizing the command language of the system to assist in drawing creation.
• Utilize knowledge of mathematics in the preparation of drawings.
• Develop increased proficiency in system operation with a resulting increase in productivity, and learn how to use all software options.
• Review work orders and procedural manuals to determine critical dimensions of design.
• Calculate figures to convert design dimensions to resizing dimensions specified for subsequent production processes, using conversion charts and calculators.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical drafting using 3D modeling software such as BIM, Revit, AutoCAD, and NavisWorks.
• Ability to create Revit Worksheets and understanding of Revit work-sharing process.
• Fluency in both 2D and 3D spaces.
• Understanding of 3D coordination with other trades.
• Ability to read and interpret 2D plans, electronically or in hard copy.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and drafting courses required; one to two years of technical training preferred.
• Five years experience in the electrical construction industry, with knowledge of electrical symbols and drafting conventions and standards.
• Working experience in electrical drafting or MEP using Revit is preferred.
• General working knowledge of construction software such as Revit, Navisworks, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to manipulate Revit families, views, browser structure, sheets, schedules, filters, and similar Revit functions.
• Ability to receive and transmit documents on behalf of the design team.
• Fluency with all plotters, printers, and reproduction systems used in house or on the job site.
• Ability to import documents, such as spreadsheets, photos, images, and word processing files into Revit projects.
• Skills above and beyond would be creating simple parametric families, utilizing shared parameters, creating schedules, and creating complex geometry.

Work Environment

This position can be located in Oregon (Portland, Hillsboro), Boise, ID, or Phoenix, AZ, and offers a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home. Our company provides 7 paid holidays, vacation, and sick time as per requirements. Employees have access to Udemy for professional growth opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $55.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.