Electrical CAD Technician - Transmission & Distribution (Columbus)
Columbus, OHFull-time$25–30/hrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
The Electrical CAD Technician assists detailers, designers, and engineers in developing computer-aided drafting design solutions for a variety of projects. The role supports preparation and revision of engineering and plot drawings, drafting design and documentation, and use of standard drafting detail programs. It also contributes to drafting improvement efforts and research into project concerns and design solutions.
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Full job description
Description
The Electrical CAD Technician will assist technical teams of detailers, designers and engineers to create world class detail on a variety of projects. This position will assist in developing computer-aided drafting design solutions.
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Assist with preparing drawings and revising existing engineering drawings of basic components from specific sketches or layouts.
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Assist with preparing and revising plot drawings.
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Responsible for adhering to company and client drafting standards and procedures.
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Responsible for adhering to the drafting practices of selected discipline.
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Assist in drafting design and documentation for various projects.
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Assist with tasks utilizing standard drafting detail programs.
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Assist in continuous drafting detail improvement efforts.
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Research solutions to project concerns and recommend solutions to design problems.
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Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
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High School Diploma/GED and course work in drafting technology required.
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Specialized CAD certification preferred.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
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Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
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Demonstrated leadership skills.
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Self-motivated and eager learner, aptitude to grow and develop within the field.
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Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e. without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
Compensation
$25.00-30.00 Hourly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The final agreed upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of an hourly pay rate and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design
Primary Location US-OH-Columbus
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
Req ID: 265307
Job Hire Type New Grad #LI-MH #T&D
How this job compares
Set against the 447 open Drafting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25–30/hr
- US median$26–35/hr84 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $27.50/hr, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the middle half of Drafting hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 17 open Drafting jobs in Ohio and 447 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Sargent & Lundy117 open
- Kiewit37 open
- Olsson17 open
- Experience
- Drafting postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 8 years (323 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 199 of the 447 open Drafting jobs (45%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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