Electrical Drafter

Zachry Group • Omaha, NE

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Zachry Engineering Corporation is seeking an entry-level Electrical Drafter I to support the development of electrical design drawings and deliverables for industrial, power generation, energy, chemical, and manufacturing facilities. This role works under the direction of experienced designers and engineers to prepare, revise, and maintain electrical drawings using industry-standard CAD software while ensuring compliance with project requirements, company standards, and applicable codes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, motivated to learn, and capable of collaborating within a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical certification in Drafting, Design Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-3 years of electrical drafting or design experience.
• Basic knowledge of electrical drafting principles and industry standards.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or other CAD platforms.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, markups, and technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise electrical design drawings, layouts, and schematics under supervision.
• Utilize AutoCAD, MicroStation, SmartSketch, or other approved drafting software to create and modify drawings.
• Coordinate with electrical engineers, designers, and other engineering disciplines to incorporate design changes and resolve drawing issues.
• Assist with maintaining project drawing files, document control procedures, and drafting standards.
• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to company quality requirements.
• Support field verification efforts by incorporating redline markups into design documents.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with project schedules and deliverables.
• Follow all company safety, ethics, and professional conduct requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree