Electrical CAD Drafter / Operator

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Industry: Electrical Contracting – New Construction (Commercial & Residential)

Schedule: Onsite, 7:00 AM start time

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an Electrical CAD Drafter/Operator with experience supporting new construction projects across NYC’s five boroughs. In this role, you will work closely with project managers and field teams to produce accurate shop drawings, as‑builts, and coordinated electrical layouts for commercial and residential buildings.

This is an excellent opportunity for early‑career drafters looking to grow within one of NYC’s leading electrical firms while contributing to high‑profile local projects.

Responsibilities

• Produce electrical drawings for ongoing new construction commercial projects
• Draft based on shop drawings, as‑built drawings, and coordination requirements
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical blueprints and electrical codes
• Attend coordination meetings and collaborate with project managers and field personnel
• Support building drafting needs across all phases of construction
• Assist with revisions, updates, and drawing modifications as projects evolve

Required Skills & Experience

• 1–3 years of experience as an Electrical CAD Drafter/Operator
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 3D
• Ability to read and interpret electrical blueprints
• Working knowledge of electrical codes and building design principles
• Experience drafting for building electrical systems (commercial or residential)

Preferred Skills

• Revit experience
• Microsoft Excel proficiency

Employee Value Proposition (Why Join Us?)

• Competitive benefits package: holidays, vacation, sick time, medical, dental, and pension plan
• Work with one of the leading electrical firms in NYC
• Strong growth and advancement opportunities — stable long-term career path
• Top pay rates and excellent benefits
• All projects located within NYC — no long commutes
• Join a company that is expanding its workforce to support a growing project pipeline

Work Environment

• Brooklyn-based office
• Onsite work with 7:00 AM start times
• Fast-paced drafting environment with high expectations for:
  • Technical accuracy
  • Drawing speed
  • Ability to work independently
• Work closely with project managers and attend coordination meetings as needed

About the Opportunity

This position plays a key role in helping the team stay on schedule and support workforce growth for future projects. If you thrive in a technical drafting environment and enjoy contributing to major NYC construction projects, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career with a respected industry leader.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brooklyn, NY.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $41.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Brooklyn,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $29 - $41