Posted 1 week ago
Job id: a1Wcv000000nP8XEAU
CAD Drafter Substation P&C
Akron, Ohio
Physical Location
Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Contract to Hire
Brooksource
$20.00 - $30.00 /hour
$20.00 - $30.00 /Year
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Job Description:
CAD Drafter Substation P&C
Akron, OH (Columbus, OH considered)
On-Site Role
Compensation: $20 - $30 per hour
12 Month Contract to Hire
ABOUT THE ROLE
Our client is seeking a CAD Drafter Substation P&C to join their Distribution Design team on a 12-month contract-to-hire basis, working on-site in Akron, OH (Columbus, OH considered). As a key member of the technical team supporting First Energy distribution work, you will collaborate with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers to create and revise technical drawings for pole replacement, distribution design, and electrical distribution projects. This role requires adherence to company, client, and ANSI drafting standards, supporting field data collection and permit pulling, and managing multiple projects independently. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, eager to learn, and possesses strong communication and problem-solving skills, with a growth mindset and the ability to leverage emerging technologies.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Prepare new engineering drawings and revise existing drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts.
- Adhere to company, client, and ANSI drafting standards and procedures.
- Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, Bluebeam, ACADE) for technical drawing creation and revision.
- Support field data collection and assist with permit pulling as required by project locality.
- Manage multiple concurrent distribution projects independently, meeting weekly deadlines.
- Assist with ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by managers.
- Collaborate with Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers within the Distribution team.
- Maintain basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ensure all drafting work supports pole replacement, distribution design, and electrical distribution projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Associate's degree in a CAD-related program or specialized CAD certification plus at least 2 years of relevant drafting experience.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Experience with electrical schematics, circuit design, and substation project estimating.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn, with an aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
- Growth mindset, comfortable leveraging AI tools and emerging technology.
- Innovative thinker with the ability to become a technical leader quickly.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with CAD, Bluebeam, and ACADE is a plus.
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Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.
EEO:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Benefits & Perks:
Eight Eleven Group offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.
Pay Disclaimer:
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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