PART-TIME AUTOCAD OPERATOR

Company Overview
The company is a full-service electrical contractor with over 35 years of experience in designing, building, and maintaining electrical systems for both commercial and residential projects. They provide end-to-end electrical solutions including lighting, high-voltage systems, building management systems, access control, and data/IT infrastructure. Their work is grounded in responsiveness, professional integrity, and long-term client partnerships.

Role Overview

The company is seeking a detail-oriented AutoCAD Designer / Operator to support engineering and construction teams by preparing, updating, and managing electrical drawings and model documentation. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with AutoCAD, familiarity with Revit, and drafting or design experience in construction, building, MEP, or electrical contracting. (A formal electrical engineering degree is not required.)

Key Responsibilities

• Produce and update 2D AutoCAD drawings for electrical systems (lighting layouts, cable/conduit routes, panel schedules, etc.)

• Translate conceptual designs and site sketches into detailed CAD deliverables in coordination with engineers and field teams

• Develop and maintain Revit models for electrical systems within BIM projects

• Coordinate workflows between AutoCAD and Revit to maintain accuracy and consistency in design outputs

• Revise drawings based on feedback from engineers, clients, and on-site personnel

• Conduct basic clash detection or coordination with other disciplines (mechanical, structural, architectural) using BIM tools

• Prepare construction and as-built drawings

• Maintain drawing archives, versioning, and drawing standards

• Support estimating through quantities, conduit routes, cable lengths, and panel layout information

• Assist with project documentation such as markups, transmittals, RFIs, and drawing logs

• Participate in coordination or design review meetings to present CAD/BIM updates and raise issues

Qualifications / Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years as a CAD or Revit drafter/designer, ideally in construction, MEP, or contracting

Software Skills:

• Proficient in AutoCAD (2D) with extensive hands-on experience

• Experienced in Revit, especially related to electrical/BIM coordination

• Familiarity with Navisworks or other clash-detection tools is an advantage

Core Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify design inconsistencies

• Good communication skills for coordination with engineers and project teams

• Strong time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and revisions

• Collaborative mindset and ability to work with cross-functional teams

• Adaptable to company design standards and project workflows

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Electrical design experience (lighting, power distribution, panelboards)

• Knowledge of building codes or construction standards (e.g., NEC)

• Experience coordinating across disciplines within a BIM environment

• Exposure to commercial or large-scale residential project work