Cad Drafter

  • Actalent
  • Tucker, Georgia
  • Full Time

Job Title: CAD Drafter

Job Description

The CAD Drafter I is responsible for finalizing drawing packages and issuing drawing sets used in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of substation and transmission line facilities. This role involves interpreting design data, applying drafting standards, and utilizing CADD systems to produce high-quality, accurate drawings under close technical guidance from engineers, designers, or senior drafters.

Responsibilities

  • Develop CADD drawings using workstation-based CADD systems (35% of the time).
  • Create electronic overlay drawings by scanning hardcopy drawings and producing final vector drawings using raster images (10% of the time).
  • Operate peripheral equipment and software related to the CADD system, such as plotters, scanners, raster editors, and electronic storage systems (35% of the time).
  • Use standard office equipment and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, copiers, blueline machines, fax machines, and document management systems.
  • Maintain organized CADD file directories and other project-related documentation (5% of the time).

Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and drafting techniques.
  • Experience with civil and design CAD in a 2D environment.
  • Knowledge of transmission line disciplines.
  • Ability to interpret and apply drafting standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with substation, relay, and control, civil, or structural design.
  • Familiarity with various office software and standard office equipment.

Work Environment

The work is performed onsite *hybrid schedule" in an office environment located in Tucker, GA. The role involves using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) systems and various office software in a collaborative setting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 hybrid position in Tucker,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.

Job ID: 489443666
Originally Posted on: 8/14/2025

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