Electrical Drafter/Designer
About The Position
ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company that supports clients across industries including aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, electric vehicles, and rail. The Electrical Drafter/Designer develops electrical designs and documentation for industrial and infrastructure projects, supporting engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle. The role is onsite in Richmond, Virginia, and may require occasional travel to customer sites for project support, meetings, testing, or commissioning. The stated salary range is $75,000–$85,000; the actual offer depends on factors including location and the candidate’s job-related qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience. The position supports project delivery by preparing and maintaining electrical drawings and documentation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and assisting electrical engineers. It may also support manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and field activities. Applicants selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
- Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and network architecture drawings.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and related CAD software.
- Working knowledge of document management and engineering revision control systems.
- Understanding of low-voltage power distribution systems and industrial electrical design principles.
- Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional engineering teams.
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally for project support.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting control systems, PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, or industrial automation projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop electrical designs and documentation for industrial and infrastructure projects, including single-line diagrams, panel layouts, schematics, I/O lists, and network architectures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects that meet customer, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
- Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, design documents, and customer requirements.
- Create, maintain, and revise electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and related design tools.
- Support electrical engineers in preparing and executing project deliverables.
- Produce as-built and as-shipped documentation based on engineering and production updates.
- Assist with electrical system design for power distribution, control systems, and industrial automation applications.
- Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and customer discussions as required.
- Manage assigned project tasks and communicate schedule, scope, risks, and opportunities to project teams.
- Support manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and field activities as needed.
- Maintain drafting standards, documentation accuracy, and design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
- Travel occasionally to customer sites for project support, meetings, testing, or commissioning activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
