Drafter (ENTRY LEVEL)

Kickstart your drafting career with a nationally ranked leader in Power Delivery.

If you're looking for a place to grow, learn from experienced mentors, and work on real‑world engineering projects that keep communities powered, this is the opportunity for you. Our client’s Substation team is expanding, and we’re looking for motivated entry‑level Drafters who are excited to build their skills and contribute to meaningful infrastructure work.

🌟 Why This Role Is Great for Early-Career Drafters

• Hands-on training and mentorship from seasoned Technicians and Engineers
• Exposure to large and small substation projects that strengthen the power grid
• A collaborative, employee‑owned culture where your growth truly matters
• A chance to build a long-term career in a high‑demand industry

What You’ll Do

As a Substation Drafter, you’ll support our engineering team by helping produce high‑quality electrical drawings and design documents. You’ll learn industry standards, drafting best practices, and how to apply your CAD skills to real engineering challenges.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating electrical drawings for lighting, power, communications, security, and fire detection systems in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Developing entry-level drawings using AutoCAD and other design tools under the guidance of sr. team members
• Learning and applying procedures for design development and construction documentation
• Supporting the team with various drafting and design tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need years of experience—just the right foundation and a willingness to learn.

Required:

• Associate degree, technical school certificate, or equivalent experience
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD)
• Familiarity with document or database management
• A positive attitude and desire to contribute to an employee‑owned culture

Preferred (but not required):

• 1+ year of experience with electrical lighting or power systems
• Exposure to architectural/engineering environments
• Interest in sustainable design or LEED
• Experience with MicroStation is a plus

Ideal Traits

• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Eager to take on increasing responsibility as you grow
• Strong communicator and team player

About the Work

You’ll be drafting for various utility clients, primarily supporting substation projects—an essential part of modernizing and maintaining the electrical grid.

Top Skills You’ll Use & Develop:

AutoCAD • Drafting • Electrical Design • Substation Layout • MicroStation (if applicable) • Dimensioning • Utility Standards

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.