CAD Drafter

Actalent - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Grand Rapids, MI

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The CAD Drafter will be responsible for developing design and construction work packages for electrical overhead distribution systems, focusing on system reliability and improvement. This role involves reviewing client work, conducting field assessments, and creating final electrical packages using CAD software. The position requires collaboration with clients and adherence to safety codes while ensuring the quality of designs.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and construction work packages for electrical overhead distribution systems.
• Improve system consistency by replacing old equipment with new.
• Review work provided by clients and assess requirements of the scopes.
• Conduct field work including taking photos and measurements of assigned sites or circuits.
• Use field information to create designs for the final electrical package.
• Complete design work using Open Utilities, a Microstation-based CAD system.
• Perform energy analysis to ensure material selection meets site requirements.
• Create a Bill of Materials (BOM) to be entered in SAP/Material Tracking Software.
• Assist with potential permits for utility lines to cross roads, easements, or private property.
• Submit completed electrical construction packages for approval and make revisions as needed.
• Communicate frequently with clients via email, phone, and Teams.
• Use additional software such as Poleforman, PLA/Pole Loading Analysis, and Katapault for structural analysis and data collection.
• Apply National Electric Safety Codes (NESC) when making designs or selecting materials.
• Collaborate with a designated final Quality Control approver on necessary changes or revisions.

Requirements

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree or Associate Degree in CAD.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, or Microstation.

Nice-to-haves

• Engineers or designers with relevant degrees or associates in design.
• Open to candidates with specific distribution or utility experience without a degree.