Civil/Electrical CAD Drafter

ABM US • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The position involves drafting and design support for EV infrastructure projects. The candidate will be responsible for preparing detailed site plans, grading layouts, utility routing, and equipment pad locations using AutoCAD. Additionally, the role includes creating architectural and electrical details, elevations, and minor structure layouts related to EV infrastructure. The candidate will also update and revise drawings based on engineer/architect markups, redlines, and agency comments. The position requires maintaining organized drawing sets and ensuring adherence to drafting standards and document control practices, producing exhibits and plan sets for permit submittals, zoning applications, and construction documentation, and ensuring compliance with ADA, fire/life safety, and jurisdictional standards. Collaboration with civil and electrical engineers, permitting staff, and project managers is essential to support project design needs, as well as assisting in preparing documentation for agency reviews, site plan approvals, and planning board submissions.

Requirements

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or equivalent training in drafting, design technology, or related field.
• At least 2 years of professional experience as a CAD Drafter in MEP projects.
• Proficient in AutoCAD (required).
• Comfortable with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam for document management and markups.
• Understanding of drawing production standards and best practices for document control.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple drafting assignments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10–15%) for site walks, meetings, or field verification.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3 years of CAD drafting experience in civil, electrical, or utility infrastructure projects.
• Experience with EV, utility, or clean energy projects.
• Familiarity with electrical system layouts in commercial or industrial environments.
• Certifications in CAD drafting, BIM, or related technical fields (e.g., Autodesk Certified Professional).

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed site plans, grading layouts, utility routing, and equipment pad locations using AutoCAD.
• Create architectural and electrical details, elevations, and minor structure layouts related to EV infrastructure.
• Update and revise drawings based on engineer/architect markups, redlines, and agency comments.
• Maintain organized drawing sets and ensure adherence to drafting standards and document control practices.
• Produce exhibits and plan sets for permit submittals, zoning applications, and construction documentation.
• Ensure drawings comply with ADA, fire/life safety, and jurisdictional standards.
• Collaborate with civil and electrical engineers, permitting staff, and project managers to support project design needs.
• Assist in preparing documentation for agency reviews, site plan approvals, and planning board submissions.
• Participate in team meetings and occasionally support site walks or agency discussions as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package offered by ABM.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees