About this role
Description
The CAD Technician II will support electrical substation engineering projects by preparing and revising engineering drawings using AutoCAD. This individual will work from engineer-provided sketches, redlines, specifications, and design direction to develop accurate drawing packages.
Responsibilities include
Prepare substation general arrangements and equipment layouts
Develop electrical plans and section drawings
Draft single-line and three-line diagrams
Develop grounding, conduit, and lighting plans
Revise drawings based on engineering redlines and client comments
Prepare equipment schedules, bills of material, and drawing indexes
Coordinate drawing requirements with engineers, project managers, and other CAD Technicians
Apply company, client, ANSI/IEEE, and NESC drafting standards
Perform QC checks on own drawings
Backcheck drawings produced by other CAD Technicians
Maintain drawing files according to document-control procedures
Assist in training entry-level CAD Technicians when needed
Skills
Autocad, Drafting, drawing, Cad, Electrical design, redlines, substation, Electrical, Revit, inventor, NESC, microstation, ansi, ieee, conduit
Top Skills Details
Autocad,Drafting,drawing,Cad,Electrical design,redlines,substation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Associate degree in CAD Technology, Drafting & Design, or related field preferred/required per client
Approximately 2 years of equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of the education requirement
Strong attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to take direction and incorporate constructive feedback
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to travel approximately 10%
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roanoke, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Roanoke,TX.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
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.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.