Company Overview
The company is a full-service electrical contractor with over 35 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining electrical systems for both commercial and residential projects. They provide end-to-end electrical solutions including lighting, high-voltage systems, building management systems, access control, and data/IT infrastructure. Their work is grounded in responsiveness, professional integrity, and long-term client partnerships.
Role Overview
The company is seeking a detail-oriented
AutoCAD Designer / Operator to support engineering and construction teams by preparing, updating, and managing electrical drawings and model documentation. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with AutoCAD, familiarity with Revit, and drafting or design experience in construction, building, MEP, or electrical contracting. (A formal electrical engineering degree is not required.)
Key Responsibilities
- Produce and update 2D AutoCAD drawings for electrical systems (lighting layouts, cable/conduit routes, panel schedules, etc.)
- Translate conceptual designs and site sketches into detailed CAD deliverables in coordination with engineers and field teams
- Develop and maintain Revit models for electrical systems within BIM projects
- Coordinate workflows between AutoCAD and Revit to maintain accuracy and consistency in design outputs
- Revise drawings based on feedback from engineers, clients, and on-site personnel
- Conduct basic clash detection or coordination with other disciplines (mechanical, structural, architectural) using BIM tools
- Prepare construction and as-built drawings
- Maintain drawing archives, versioning, and drawing standards
- Support estimating through quantities, conduit routes, cable lengths, and panel layout information
- Assist with project documentation such as markups, transmittals, RFIs, and drawing logs
- Participate in coordination or design review meetings to present CAD/BIM updates and raise issues
Qualifications / Requirements
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years as a CAD or Revit drafter/designer, ideally in construction, MEP, or contracting
Software Skills:
- Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) with extensive hands-on experience
- Experienced in Revit, especially related to electrical/BIM coordination
- Familiarity with Navisworks or other clash-detection tools is an advantage
Core Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify design inconsistencies
- Good communication skills for coordination with engineers and project teams
- Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and revisions
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Adaptable to company design standards and project workflows
Nice-to-Have Skills
- Electrical design experience (lighting, power distribution, panelboards)
- Knowledge of building codes or construction standards (e.g., NEC)
- Experience coordinating across disciplines within a BIM environment
- Exposure to commercial or large-scale residential project work
