About this role
Electrical Design Drafter (AutoCAD Electrical)
At Salas OBrien we tell our clients that were engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. Thats why were committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.
Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and theyll receive great total rewards along the way.
About Us:
Founded in 1975, Salas OBrien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrows requirements are todays opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.
We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.
Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.
Job Summary:
We are seeking an Electrical Design Drafter to support the Scorpius project. This role converts existing cable schedules, specifications, and connection data into detailed electrical cable drawings, including documentation updates for safety-rated cabling.
Responsibilities:
- Develop individual cable drawings in AutoCAD Electrical from established cable schedules and specifications.
- Document cable routing, lengths, connections, and other defined details.
- Update existing design drawings to reflect safety-rated cable requirements.
- Coordinate drawing reviews and revisions with the engineering team.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and detailed cable or wiring drawings.
- Ability to translate cable schedules and connection data into individual drawings.
- Familiarity with safety-rated cable requirements; safety specialization is not required.
- Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred; equivalent certification and relevant drawing portfolio considered.
Travel :
Compensation & Benefits:
The expected hourly pay range for this nonexempt role is $35 - $50 USD per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.
This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
- Professional development support
For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .
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