Drafter at Actalent in Lake Mary, FL

Drafter

Electrical Drafter (Substation)

Location: Lake Mary, FL

Industry: Power Utilities

Seeking an Electrical Drafter to support substation and power delivery projects. This position focuses on creating, modifying, and maintaining detailed design plans and drawings using computer-aided design (CAD) software, working under the guidance of designers and engineers. The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to established drafting standards, and a collaborative approach within a growing, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and maintain substation drawings using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Develop and revise equipment layouts, conduit plans, wiring drawings, and other substation design documents.
• Incorporate engineering markups and redlines into drawings.
• Follow company CAD standards, drafting procedures, and project requirements.
• Review drawings for accuracy, completeness, and quality.
• Maintain organized drawing files and project documentation.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers throughout the design process.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CAD/drafting experience, preferably supporting substation, utility, electrical, or power delivery projects.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately interpret engineering markups.
• Associate degree or technical training in Drafting, Design, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Experience with substation physical drawings, including equipment layouts, conduit, and wiring, is a plus.
• Experience with Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, or Substation Design Suite (SDS) is a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC/NESC standards is beneficial.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Mary, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Mary,FL.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.