CAD Drafter - Electrical Engineering

RINA•Chicago, IL

3d•$31 - $45

About The Position

RINA is recruiting a CAD Drafter to join its Electrical Engineering and Power Systems Division in Houston, Texas, or Chicago/Lisle, Illinois. The role prepares drawings from engineering and field markups for designers and engineers, coordinates CAD work for projects, performs initial drawing setup, and updates project drawing lists. Recurring assignments receive little supervision while in progress and are closely reviewed upon completion. The position creates and checks technical drawings for infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on electrical work, and supports the organization, accuracy, and version control of project documentation and data. The drafter collaborates with engineers, senior draftsmen, project managers, and other stakeholders to implement design updates and resolve discrepancies. The role also stays informed about drafting technology and may assist with implementing new tools. Compensation is $31–$45 per hour, commensurate with education and experience. The stated education requirement is a high school diploma or GED in Design Drafting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED in Design Drafting.
Ability in CAD software such as AutoCAD, PSCAD, or Revit, and strong technical drawing skills.
Knowledge of drafting standards and ability to produce accurate, detailed technical drawings and blueprints.
Understanding of engineering principles and ability to interpret specifications and design documents.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and technical manuals.
Good understanding of dimensioning, tolerancing, and materials specifications in drawings.
Attention to detail and ability to work in an organized manner while ensuring designs comply with regulations and quality standards.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with engineers and other team members.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with 3D modeling software and generate models for product visualization.

Responsibilities

Prepare drawings from engineering and field markups for designers and engineers.
Coordinate CAD work for projects, perform initial drawing setup, and update project drawing lists.
Use drafting software such as AutoCAD to create detailed technical drawings for infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on electrical work.
Collaborate with engineers and senior draftsmen to ensure drawings meet project requirements and standards.
Prepare, organize, and maintain technical documentation, including drawings, plans, and specifications.
Assist with version control and ensure technical files are accurate.
Conduct quality checks to ensure drawings are accurate, complete, and compliant with industry standards.
Work with others to address and resolve discrepancies identified during reviews.
Collaborate with drafting and engineering teams to implement design changes and updates.
Communicate with team members, project managers, and other stakeholders.
Organize and maintain project data, including drawings, sketches, and related documents, ensuring data integrity and accuracy in accordance with project timelines.
Stay informed about advances in drafting technologies and software, and assist with implementing and integrating new tools as needed.