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Electrical Engineering Drafter
Quincy, Massachusetts
About the Opportunity
A growing mechanical and electrical engineering design firm is seeking an Electrical Engineering Drafter to join its team in Quincy, Massachusetts.
This is an excellent growth opportunity for someone with experience using Revit and AutoCAD who is interested in building a long-term career within electrical engineering and building design. The Electrical Engineering Designer will work directly with experienced engineers and contribute to a variety of commercial, retail, residential, and mixed-use construction projects.
Position Overview
The Electrical Engineering Drafter will collaborate with Electrical Engineers and other members of the project team to develop accurate and detailed electrical construction drawings. This individual will translate engineering concepts, sketches, specifications, and markups into coordinated drawing packages used by architects, contractors, and construction teams.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically capable, and interested in expanding their electrical design knowledge while taking on greater project responsibility over time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create and update electrical engineering drawings using Revit and AutoCAD
- Develop electrical plans, layouts, details, schedules, and construction documents
- Translate engineering sketches, concepts, redlines, and specifications into accurate technical drawings
- Support the design and documentation of building electrical systems, including:
- Power distribution
- Lighting and lighting controls
- Electrical equipment layouts
- Emergency and life-safety systems
- Low-voltage systems
- Coordinate electrical drawings with mechanical, architectural, structural, and other project disciplines
- Incorporate design revisions and feedback from engineers, architects, project managers, and clients
- Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project requirements
- Maintain organized project files, drawing documentation, and version control
- Assist with the preparation and completion of construction document packages
- Support multiple projects while meeting established schedules and deadlines
Qualifications
- Experience using Revit and AutoCAD
- Previous drafting or design experience within an engineering, architectural, construction, or building-design environment
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, sketches, specifications, and redlines
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers and other project professionals
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and adjust to changing project priorities
- Interest in learning more about electrical building systems and developing additional design responsibilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting electrical engineering or MEP building-design projects
- Familiarity with electrical construction drawings, building systems, and industry drafting standards
- Experience working on commercial, retail, residential, or mixed-use construction projects
- Familiarity with BIM coordination and multidisciplinary design environments
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Architecture, or a related discipline preferred but not required