Electrical Drafter

Electrical Drafter - Job Description

This role focuses on creating, updating, and coordinating detailed electrical construction drawings for commercial projects while ensuring full compliance with applicable codes and project specifications. The electrical drafter supports engineers and project teams by producing accurate plans, as-built documentation, and shop drawings, and by maintaining organized CAD standards and documentation. The position offers exposure to unique and historic projects, opportunities to visit job sites, and a collaborative, easy-going work environment.

Responsibilities

• Create and update electrical construction drawings, including single-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and cable and conduit layouts for commercial projects.
• Produce accurate as-built drawings from field sketches and marked-up plans, ensuring all changes are clearly documented.
• Coordinate electrical drawings with mechanical, architectural, structural, plumbing, and fire protection disciplines to ensure fully integrated design documents.
• Prepare shop drawings and fabrication details as required to support construction and installation activities.
• Ensure all drawings comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC), project specifications, and internal drafting standards.
• Maintain CAD libraries, templates, and drawing standards to support consistency and efficiency across projects.
• Revise drawings based on feedback from engineers, project managers, and field staff, and maintain document control to track versions and updates.
• Assist with bills of materials (BOMs), material lists, and related documentation to support procurement and construction planning.
• Use Excel to support panel scheduling, calculations, panel sizing, and other electrical design documentation.
• Communicate proactively with internal teams, such as HVAC and other disciplines, to obtain required information (for example, motor sizes or equipment data) without waiting for direction.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to clarify design intent, resolve issues, and support project delivery.
• Read and interpret electrical plans, single-line diagrams, blueprints, and architectural drawings to produce accurate and coordinated drafting outputs.
• Support a fast-paced, group-oriented environment by managing multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining high drafting accuracy and quality.
• Contribute to complex problem solving by identifying drafting or coordination issues and proposing practical solutions.

Essential Skills

• 3 years of electrical drafting and designing experience
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, specifically for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (M/E/P) construction or systems manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD features such as Xrefs and CAD standards.
• Demonstrated ability to create and update electrical construction drawings, including single-line diagrams, riser diagrams, panel schedules, and conduit and cable layouts.
• Familiarity with electrical symbols, NEC requirements, panel schedules, and conduit and cable practices.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical plans, single-line diagrams, blueprints, and architectural drawings.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Trenton, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.27/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 Trenton,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 15, 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.

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 : $34 - $43