Electrical CAD Technician (Substation Group)

Electrical CAD Technician (Substation Group)

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $23.00 $29.00 / Hour (USD)
• 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

This is an intermediate production role for individuals with solid CAD skills who are expanding into non-routine drafting assignments. The position is primarily responsible for preparing, updating, and revising 2D electrical drawings and 3D models by picking up redlines, engineering markups, reference CAD files, and manufacturer cut sheets provided by engineers.

Key Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Revise and create non-routine drawings, layouts, and details based on sketches, engineering notes, markups, or verbal guidance.
• Develop 3D parts and equipment models in AutoCAD Inventor from dimensions and details provided in cut sheets or reference files.
• Modify electrical layouts, schematics, and wiring drawings from supplied engineering markups and reference packages.
• Set up discipline-specific drawings, sheet sets, borders, and templates at project startup.
• Apply and adhere to company and client drafting standards and layering conventions.
• Check completed work for technical accuracy, completeness, and conformance to project requirements before submitting to the design originator.

Authority and Accountability

• Receive general instructions, requirements, and advice from a supervisor or project engineer.
• Consult directly with the design originator to clarify layout information and resolve markup discrepancies.
• Completed work is reviewed and checked for technical accuracy and project requirements.
• May give basic drafting guidance and support to entry-level drafting personnel.

Required Skills

CAD Drafting Capabilities

• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) and AutoCAD Inventor (3D).
• Capable of working in other software packages when necessary (such as AutoCAD Electrical, Bentley MicroStation).
• Routinely uses higher-level commands, time-saving programs, shortcuts, and routines to maintain efficient production.

Discipline Knowledge

• Proficient in drafting theory and principles.
• Capable of reading and interpreting engineering redlines, drawing layouts, and vendor cut sheets (discipline-specific design experience is not required).
• Shows interest and ability to support project production needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member within the electrical discipline.

Education Requirements

• Minimum Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD), drafting technology, or a related technical field required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of related drafting experience required.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm that has been building critical infrastructure for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and around the world, the firm has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. What sets this organization apart is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), which aligns every full-time employee's professional incentives with company performance and has driven a culture of accountability, collaboration, and genuine investment in outcomes. The firm earns a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 employee reviews, with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace, and has been named a Glassdoor Best Places to Work multiple years running. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, CAD technicians, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential projects from designing major airport expansions to building large-scale energy infrastructure.

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: 26-13477 Industry: Engineering

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