Drafter

Job Title: Electrical DrafterJob Description

This role offers an opportunity for a detail-oriented Electrical Drafter to produce high-quality construction documents for electrical and MEP systems, with a strong emphasis on tool installation projects in an industrial environment. You will focus primarily on 2D AutoCAD drafting, sheet setup, and multi-discipline coordination, working closely with engineers and designers to support complex mechanical and electrical systems. The position provides hands-on experience on a flagship industrial project and exposure to advanced MEP and tool install design workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify electrical and MEP construction documents using 2D AutoCAD in accordance with project standards.
• Support tool installation design packages, including layout coordination for electrical and mechanical systems in industrial settings.
• Set up drawing files in AutoCAD, manage X-references, and maintain proper layer standards to ensure consistency and clarity.
• Insert and coordinate external backgrounds, vendor drawings, and installation details into design packages.
• Perform sheet setup, plotting, and organization of complete construction drawing sets for MEP and tool install projects.
• Assist with drafting of electrical plans, including power distribution layouts and associated mechanical utility connections.
• Coordinate routing for conduit, cable tray, and mechanical systems in congested tool install environments.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, designers, and other disciplines such as mechanical, process, and facilities to incorporate markups and revisions.
• Read and interpret redlines and design markups and accurately translate them into updated drawings.
• Maintain drawing accuracy, organization, and adherence to internal CAD standards and project requirements.
• Support cross-disciplinary coordination efforts to ensure constructability and compliance within MEP systems.
• Communicate effectively with team members to clarify design intent and resolve coordination issues as they arise.

Essential Skills

• High proficiency in AutoCAD with a minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Strong experience working in AutoCAD with X-referencing files, locating and managing layers, and inserting external drawings and details.
• Proficiency in setting up sheets and organizing construction documents in AutoCAD.
• Experience working on mechanical and/or electrical systems in a drafting or design capacity.
• Ability to read and interpret redlines and design markups accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to drawing accuracy and consistency.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with drafting practices related to MEP systems, including electrical and mechanical coordination.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with MEP electrical systems such as power, lighting, and low voltage.
• Exposure to or working knowledge of Revit.
• Previous experience supporting electrical engineers or MEP design teams.
• Familiarity with construction document standards and workflows.
• Interest in working on complex industrial projects and tool installation environments.
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced project demands and manage multiple drawing tasks.

Work Environment

This position is 100% on-site in a project trailer at a large industrial facility. The standard work schedule is from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and cross-disciplinary teams in a collaborative environment that relies heavily on AutoCAD and MEP coordination. The role offers exposure to a flagship industrial project and advanced mechanical and electrical systems. The work setting is professional and project-focused, with typical construction-site adjacency and a trailer-based office environment. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance covered for the employee, with the option to add dependents via payroll deductions; coverage is provided through major health and dental/vision carriers. Paid Time Off is accrued at approximately 5 hours per pay period, totaling about 16 days per year, along with 40 hours of paid sick time annually and 9 paid holidays. A SIMPLE IRA retirement plan is available with an employer match of employee contributions up to 3% of salary once annual earnings reach $5,000. All benefits become available after 30 days of employment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

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.

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