Electrical CAD Drafter
Location: Brook Park, OH
Schedule: Full-Time, 1st Shift (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
We believe in rewarding hard work and investing in our people. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer:
· Fully paid health insurance and short-term disability coverage
· We also offer dental, vision, and life insurance
· 401K with company match
· Profit-sharing bonus and team performance bonuses
· Fitness reimbursement program
· Summer Friday events and team celebrations
· Stability from a company that has been in business for over 30 years
· Opportunities for growth, learning, and career advancement
About Excel Fluid Group
Excel Fluid Group (EFG) is a leading provider of engineered pumping equipment and complete packaged pump station solutions for the water and wastewater industry. For over 30 years, we have combined technical expertise, high‑quality products, and strong vendor partnerships to deliver reliable, cost‑effective systems that support long-term performance in municipal, commercial, and industrial applications.
Job Summary
The Electrical AutoCAD Drafter (Entry Level) supports the Electrical Engineer and project team by creating and maintaining accurate electrical drawings and related documentation. This role focuses on learning company drafting standards, using AutoCAD, and applying strong attention to detail to produce clear, consistent deliverables. Work is performed under supervision with increasing independence as skills develop.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and revise electrical drawings from markups, sketches, redlines, or engineering direction (e.g., single-line diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, and basic installation details).
- Set up drawings using standard templates, layers, title blocks, symbols, and naming conventions; maintain drawing organization and readability.
- Update drawings for engineering changes, field feedback, and as-built documentation; support revision control and drawing logs as directed.
- Assist with creating and maintaining symbol/parts libraries and simple bills of materials (BOMs) when requested.
- Perform self-checks for completeness and drafting quality (dimensions, notes, callouts, labeling, and basic coordination between sheets) before submitting for review.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, and Production/Shop personnel to clarify markups and verify drafting requirements.
- File, publish, and distribute drawing packages in required formats and follow document control procedures.
- Follow safety, quality, and confidentiality expectations while learning applicable codes/standards and internal best practices.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of related drafting/design experience (internship, co-op, or academic projects acceptable).
- (Preferred) Certificate/Associate degree in Drafting, CAD Technology, Electrical Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD; exposure to AutoCAD Electrical is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret basic electrical drawings/markups (single-lines, wiring diagrams, panel schedules/labels) with guidance.
- Understanding of drawing standards, layer management, title blocks, and revision practices (or willingness to learn quickly).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) for communication and documentation.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to follow instructions and standards.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable asking questions and incorporating feedback.
Preferred (Nice to Have):
- Experience with PDF markup/review tools and basic document control practices.
- Familiarity with common electrical components and terminology (wire/cable, conduit, terminal blocks, breakers, sensors).
- Exposure to ERP/BOM processes or maintaining parts/symbol libraries.
Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person