Assistant Electrical Detailer

Assistant Electrical Detailer

Location: Albuquerque, NM or Phoenix, AZ

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract-to-Hire
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $29.00 $32.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: 9/80 schedule eligible after 2 months
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

An Assistant Electrical Detailer will assist with plans and prepare non-routine drawings with complex features using information from rough sketches, detailed engineering notes, or brief verbal guidance. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in a full range of drawing production work.
• Produce project deliverables in an efficient and budget conscious manner.
• Assist with CAD drawing production and project execution.
• Printing, scanning and submitting drawing packages.
• Maintain high CAD proficiency and mastery of current CAD systems.
• Effectively use multiple application packages where necessary.
• Train, mentor, and develop staff.
• Review and adhere to project scope, schedule and budget.
• Resource management.
• Identification of priority tasks and implementing plans of execution.
• Communicate with team and management workload.
• Maintain record of client or company CAD standards.
• Provide quality feedback of work.
• Assist in the QA/QC process.

Required Skills

• Basic understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• CAD background with some experience in GIS.
• Some GIS background.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 2 years of related experience required; OR
• Associate's Degree and minimum 3 years of related experience required; OR
• High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.

Note: Bachelor's degree in any Engineering field from an ABET-accredited Engineering program is NOT eligible for this (CADD/Detailer/Designer) position.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of related experience (with Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field), OR minimum 3 years of related experience (with Associate's Degree), OR 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience (with High School Diploma/GED).

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm that has been designing and building essential civil, electrical, and architectural infrastructure for more than 125 years, with operations spanning 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue across sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), earning the firm a 4.2-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1,800 reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, electrical detailers, and program management professionals engaged in complex, consequential projects nationwide.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10971

Industry: Engineering