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Senior Drafting Technician

Qualus
Del Mar, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026
Power your future with Qualus as a Senior Drafting Technician on our Underground Transmission Engineering Team. You will be responsible for drafting designs supporting distribution and transmission projects for utility client programs. You will work on a variety of projects, such as electrical schematics or structural components, often collaborating with other engineering team members to achieve project goals. If you're a detail-oriented professional who excels in drafting, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

  • Perform drafting projects for multiple utility client programs, supporting electric distribution & transmission design.
  • Interpret construction documents to compile relevant information for electric designs
  • Create and develop drawing packages for bidding, construction, as-built, and submittal purpose
  • Participate in the quality assurance/quality control program to deliver industry-leading design products.
  • Develop knowledge of industry standards or codes.
  • Collaborate with engineers and managers in service lines to leverage the provide support.
  • Work independently with minimal direction as a highly motivated self-starter

Qualifications

  • High School Education Required. AA/AS/BS degree in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, Engineering Technology, or related technical training or certifications.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Ideal candidates will have a background in drafting, supporting electrical infrastructure
  • 5-10 years of industry-related CAD design experience
  • Extensive and thorough knowledge of engineering design for service line, including AutoCAD Civil3D and Bentley MicroStation.
  • Familiarity with land survey techniques and coordinate reference systems is highly desired.
  • Advanced knowledge of other applicable design software
  • Familiarity with field techniques for construction of electrical infrastructure
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Willingness to travel up to 5%
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus benefits offered include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays, for those who qualify.

The expected compensation range for this position is based upon several factors, including but not limited to education, qualifications, prior relevant work experience and work location.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 1,800 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

EEO

At Qualus, we believe everyone has value; and that the diversity and inclusion among our teams is what sets us apart for optimal success. We put people first because we care. To view a copy of the Qualus Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy Statement, click here.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process, and need an alternative method for applying, please email careers@qualuscorp.com.

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