Drafting Technician I

Qualus•, WA

17h•$33 - $48

About The Position

Power your future with Qualus as a Drafting Technician! Drafters at Qualus partner with engineering teams to support Electric Utility and Transportation design projects. They assist in creating and modifying drawings using CAD software like AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation, while adhering to established CAD standards. With a foundational understanding of drafting principles, they help develop wiring diagrams, AC and DC schematics, circuit schedules, single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, and more. Our drafters also organize project drawing files, perform quality checks, and provide basic technical support for CAD-related tasks. Join Qualus and take the first step toward a rewarding career in engineering.

Requirements

Associates degree Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
0-3 years of experience in electrical design or drafting (internships/co-ops included).
Proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with MicroStation is a plus.
Working knowledge of basic algebra and geometry as applied to design and layout work.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality of deliverables.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to electrical distribution, utilities, or infrastructure projects (preferred).
Exposure to construction permitting (preferred).
Experience interpreting technical specifications and drawings (preferred).
Familiarity with industry standards or design best practices (preferred).

Responsibilities

Provide production CAD support by developing, implementing, and enforcing CAD standards while supplying technical support for all CAD related software.
Prepare clean, complete, and accurate documents, design and working drawings (including details) from rough or detailed specifications or sketches as prepared by the engineers by performing the following duties:
Following drawing production standards.
Preparing construction drawings submission packages and as bults.
Preparing quality checks on final drawings and layouts.
Cleaning CAD files for project closeout.
Set up project drawing files, schedule drawing completions.
Develop single-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, AC and DC schematics, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, sections and details using CAD software (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
Maintaining CAD document archive and retrieval for projects and the integrity of the drawing and it's system.
Act as a liaison for operations, project teams, engineering design house and vendors.
Assist the engineer with coordination and shop drawing review during the final administration of projects.
Organize CAD drawings and files.
Creating and generating design reports to include creating rendering, material takeoffs, central files and work sets, and schedules and legend types.