Electrical CAD Drafter

Post Date

Apr 28, 2026

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77027
US
Jul 03, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

HOU-1bac7511-0e1f-4258-9e50-02b1f66011a9

Pay Rate

$22 - $27 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

An engineering consulting/EPC company is seeking an Electrical CAD Drafter to join their Design Technology group in Houston, TX. This resource will be supporting transmission line / electrical related projects for the Transmission and Distribution organization. This person will be responsible for electrical drafting work including but not limited to: changing text and comments, reviewing and revising existing drawings, preparing drawings of basic components, and analyzing explicit verbal / written instructions or detailed sketches. They will be collaborating with a team of engineers, drafters, designers, and project managers. This person must have a high attention to detail and the desire to learn and grow within a company. This role is 5 days/week onsite in the Galleria area, with opportunity for 9/80 schedule after 3 months.

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Required Skills & Experience

2-5 years of CAD Drafting / Design experience relating to electrical or transmission line drawings

Proficient with AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical

Experience working in an office environment and ability to work cross-functionally among multiple teams

Excellent written and verbal communication

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience within transmission / transmission line drafting

Utility background

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.