Electrical CAD Technician

Electrical CAD Technician

Location: Onsite in St Louis, MO or Akron, OH or Columbus, OH

Employment: Contract-to-Hire

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Technician will function as a member of a multidisciplinary technical team alongside Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers and will be responsible for the creation and revision of technical drawings associated with the design and engineering of electrical substations. In addition, this role will serve as a key resource for document control and project documentation management, ensuring engineering deliverables are organized, accurate, and distributed in accordance with company and client requirements. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong communication, attention to detail, technical aptitude, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparing new drawings and revising existing engineering drawings of basic components based on both written & verbal instructions.
• Create, organize, track, and maintain engineering documents throughout the project lifecycle while ensuring document accuracy, version control, and timely distribution.
• Coordinate drafting and document control activities across multiple concurrent projects while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for document-related requests from internal engineering teams, project managers, and external clients.
• Utilize various drafting and document management software applications.
• Adhere to company, client, and ANSI drafting standards and procedures.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e. without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Minimum Associate’s degree in CAD related program or specialized CAD certification plus 2 years of relevant drafting experience.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage documentation and priorities across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, high-quality work.
• Demonstrated technical aptitude with the ability and willingness to quickly learn new software platforms, systems, and technologies.
• Demonstrated initiative to identify process improvements and implement more efficient ways of working.

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we've built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company's unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs.

We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks

Benefits & Perks: Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person