What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical CAD Technician position at Actalent?
Job Description
The Electrical CAD Technician will support technical teams comprising detailers, designers, and engineers to deliver exceptional detail on various projects. This role involves developing computer-aided drafting design solutions, preparing drawings, and revising existing engineering drawings from specific sketches or layouts.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and revising plot drawings.
- Adhere to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
- Follow the drafting practices of the chosen discipline.
- Draft design and documentation for different projects.
- Utilize standard drafting detail programs for tasks.
- Contribute to continuous drafting detail improvement efforts.
- Research solutions to project concerns and recommend design problem solutions.
- Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Minimum High School Diploma/GED and coursework in drafting technology.
- Specialized CAD certification preferred.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Experience with AutoCAD; proficiency in MicroStation, 2D, 3D, and Inventor is a significant plus.
- Relevant experience ranging from 0 to a maximum of 4 years.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn with an aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
This is an onsite position with no hybrid or remote work options. The role is eligible for a flexible 9/80 work schedule.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.20 - $27.30/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 Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.
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 : $25 - $27