Electrical CAD Technician

Core States Group•Somerville, NJ

5h•$29 - $35•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical CAD Technician supports the preparation of electrical drawings and construction documents for Core States Energy projects, with an emphasis on solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Working under the direction of Electrical Engineers, Designers, and Project Managers, the technician converts engineering markups, sketches, and design information into clear, accurate, and coordinated AutoCAD drawing packages. Projects may also include electric vehicle (EV) charging, battery energy storage, and other distributed generation systems. This is a hybrid position based in the Ontario, California; Tampa, Florida; or Somerville, New Jersey office. The role is paid hourly at $29.00–$35.00 and is eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable laws; the approximate annualized compensation range is $60,320–$72,800.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience producing and revising technical drawings in AutoCAD.
Proficiency with AutoCAD, including external references, layers, blocks, layouts, viewports, annotation scales, and plotting.
Ability to interpret engineering markups, electrical symbols, equipment information, and construction drawing conventions.
Strong attention to detail and ability to perform drawing self-checks, maintain organized files, and follow established standards.
Clear communication, a collaborative approach, and the ability to manage multiple assigned tasks and deadlines.
Willingness to learn project-specific electrical and solar drafting requirements.

Nice To Haves

An associate degree, technical school certificate, or coursework in CAD, drafting, electrical technology, or a related discipline.
Electrical construction document experience.
Solar PV drafting experience.
Experience with EV charging, battery energy storage, power distribution, or other distributed generation projects.
Working knowledge of PDF markup software such as Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with electrical equipment, solar PV components, and NEC terminology.

Responsibilities

Prepare and revise electrical drawings using AutoCAD in accordance with Core States, client, and project CAD standards.
Develop drawing sheets from engineer-provided calculations, equipment information, sketches, redlines, and written direction. Drawing types may include electrical site plans, equipment layouts, single-line diagrams, conduit and wiring plans, grounding details, schedules, and installation details.
Support solar PV drawing production, including array and inverter layouts, DC and AC routing, equipment identification, and interconnection details, using design information provided by the engineering team.
Set up and maintain drawing files, title blocks, sheet numbering, layers, external references, blocks, dimensions, annotations, and plot settings.
Incorporate approved comments from internal quality reviews, clients, utilities, permitting authorities, and construction teams; identify unclear or conflicting direction and obtain clarification before making changes.
Coordinate electrical drawings with civil, structural, architectural, and other discipline backgrounds to identify routing, equipment location, clearance, and drawing consistency conflicts for engineering review.
Check drawings for completeness, legibility, accurate references, consistent equipment tags, and agreement between plans, diagrams, schedules, and details before review or issuance.
Assist in assembling permit, utility interconnection, and construction drawing packages, including sheet indexes, revision tracking, PDF production, and document organization.
Update record drawings from verified field information and approved construction redlines under the direction of the project team.
Manage assigned drafting tasks, communicate progress and missing information, and support project schedules and production budgets.
Help maintain CAD templates, standard details, and drawing libraries; contribute practical improvements to drafting consistency and efficiency.
Assist with documenting existing conditions and incorporating site survey information, when assigned, under the direction of the project team.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses.
401(k) match with immediate vesting.
Competitive health benefits, including an HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options.
Generous paid time off.
Team wellness challenges.
Free virtual gym app.
Wholesale club membership reimbursement.
Employee recognition programs.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work environment.
Tuition reimbursement.