Autocad Designer

Job Description

The Electrical Designer is responsible for 2D drafting and configuring of electrical cabinets in AutoCAD Electrical for an industrial manufacturing facility. This role involves designing and drafting 2D drawings that define various hardware and layouts of equipment, structures, systems, and components. The designer will coordinate designs under the direction of responsible engineers and perform a variety of design/drafting activities including preparing/updating installation drawings for projects, preparing assembly/manufacturing drawings, and establishing guidelines and procedures for CAD data management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design activities and perform various drafting tasks.
• Prepare and update installation and manufacturing drawings.
• Establish guidelines and procedures for CAD data management.
• Collect and compile all project drawings, data, and notes.
• Work closely with engineers to develop mechanical/physical concepts and designs.
• Create detailed 2D drawings of equipment, structures, systems, and components.
• Assist in defining and developing system/component geometric interfaces.
• Assess models for manufacturability and assembly integration considerations.
• Create and verify manufacturing technical data packs and 2D component drawings.
• Ensure SSCs are properly designed and integrated into overall system designs.
• Serve as an information source on equipment installation planning and design.
• Maintain notes, design calculations, and other documentation for future reference.
• Identify and communicate best CAD modeling and drafting practices.
• Engage vendors in the design and manufacturing of systems and components.
• Suggest design changes and improvements based on DFM and DFA principles.
• Collaborate in planning, scheduling, and organizing detailed phases of engineering work.
• Establish filing guidelines for maintaining up-to-date drawings.
• Maintain system and model compatibility in the PLM system.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Experience with 2D Drafting/Design
• Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical

• Experience with Vault
• Experience drafting electrical cabinets/panels/boxes with wire routing
• P&ID Drafting Experience
• Associates degree in drafting, CAD, engineering or related field, or high school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with dimensioning and tolerancing standards
• Plant design experience

This is an on-site office environment role, with a Monday to Friday schedule. The position offers billable holiday and PTO benefits.

The pay range for this position is $30.72 - $45.67/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oak Ridge,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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