Industrial Electrical Drafter – 2D/3D CAD (Onsite)

Actalent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent seeks an Electrical Drafter for an onsite role in Houston, TX. You will create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and 2D/3D CAD models for industrial equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, ASTM, and OSHA standards.

You’ll generate BOMs, maintain drawings, and coordinate with engineers, PMs, and production across multiple projects, including enclosure and panel designs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or formal drafting training preferred.
• 1+ year of hands-on electrical drafting experience.
• Experience creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and 2D/3D models.
• Knowledge of NEC, IEEE, ASTM, and OSHA guidelines.
• Proficiency with CAD tools including AutoCAD and SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical drawings, including schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Develop fabrication and panel-layout drawings for enclosures and control panels.
• Generate BOMs and support material takeoffs for procurement.
• Revise drawings and maintain project documentation throughout lifecycles.
• Coordinate with engineers, PMs, production, and sales for accuracy.
• Produce 2D and 3D CAD models using AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ensure designs comply with NEC/IEEE/ASTM/OSHA standards.
• Support design reviews and quality inspections with clear drawings and records.
• Contribute to drawing packages, revision logs, and technical records.
• Manage multiple projects (approx. 57) and meet schedules.
• Assist in troubleshooting design issues with manufacturing.
• Collaborate within a team of designers.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D

Electrical drafting

Schematic diagrams

Wiring diagrams

NEC standards

IEEE standards

OSHA standards

CAD software

2D & 3D modeling

BOMs & docs

Education

Associate degree

Drafting training

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Actalent seeks an Electrical Drafter for an onsite role in Houston, TX. You will create detailed electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and 2D/3D CAD models for industrial equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with NEC, IEEE, ASTM, and OSHA standards.

You’ll generate BOMs, maintain drawings, and coordinate with engineers, PMs, and production across multiple projects, including enclosure and panel designs.