Substation CAD Drafter – Hybrid, Entry-Level Growth

Actalent; Flint (MI); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Actalent, a leading engineering services firm, is seeking an Entry-Level CAD Drafter for electrical substation projects in a hybrid work setting. You will produce and update drawings, follow client standards, and support engineers and project managers.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools and industry codes while growing within a expanding utility energy division across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• 1–3 years of related CAD drafting or design experience.
• Knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit and MicroStation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry-level CAD drafting for electrical substation projects using client-specific standards and procedures.
• Create new drawings and update existing drawings as project requirements change.
• Follow established CAD standards to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with industry codes and guidelines.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and high-quality work across all assigned drawings and documentation.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Seek solutions to non-standard analytical and design-related problems with guidance from senior staff.
• Collaborate closely and communicate effectively with project managers and engineers to understand project requirements and deliverables.
• Attend project-specific meetings to determine CAD schedules, scope, and technical requirements.
• Participate in site visits as required to gather field information and verify existing conditions.
• Attend seminars and training classes to enhance CAD, design, and industry knowledge.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow all applicable safety procedures and guidelines.
• Adhere to document control processes and procedures to ensure proper organization, storage, and retrieval of project files.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

CAD Drafting

Communication

Detail Oriented

Learning Quickly

Team Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Drafting

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Actalent, a leading engineering services firm, is seeking an Entry-Level CAD Drafter for electrical substation projects in a hybrid work setting. You will produce and update drawings, follow client standards, and support engineers and project managers.

You will gain hands-on experience with CAD tools and industry codes while growing within a expanding utility energy division across the Midwest.