Cad Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled BIM Coordinator who will be responsible for drafting and providing designs to the Engineering team. The role involves transforming raw data into a working drawing and building upon that with construction layers to create comprehensive construction documents. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced production environment, handling multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring all submissions are of the highest quality.

Responsibilities

• Draft and provide designs to the Engineering team.
• Create as-built drawings and design site, interior, and emergency lighting.
• Develop and maintain drawings for use by the field team.
• Coordinate with mechanical contract drawings to ensure accurate placement of lighting systems.
• Produce detailed electrical schematics.
• Fill in technical details using drawings, rough sketches, and specifications.
• Perform calculations for placement accuracy.
• Clean and refine data, including rendering and redlining.
• Research specifications and datasheets to find solutions.
• Log drawings and database entries.
• Participate in weekly team meetings regarding project schedules.

Essential Skills

• 3 years of experience as a BIM Modeler, Detailer, Technician, or Coordinator.
• Proficiency in Revit, especially electrical.
• Experience designing and building detailed 3D models of electrical systems, including conduits, fixtures, and panels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Expertise in electrical, CAD, 3D CAD, MEP, lighting systems, design, architecture, electrical engineering, construction drawings, schematics, and electrical design-build processes.
• Experience producing electrical and construction drawings and completing as-built drawings.

Work Environment

The position is based in our office in Madison Heights, with a team of 20 office employees and additional field staff. Working hours are from 8am to 5pm, and the dress code is casual, allowing jeans and button-up shirts. The role involves working on various design-build projects across automotive, industrial, and commercial sectors. While the preference is for someone local, there may be flexibility for hybrid arrangements depending on the candidate's situation.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison Heights, MI.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $48.07/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Madison Heights,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $24 - $48