Job Description Job Description
CAD Drafter - Electric Utility Engineering Location: Detroit, MI
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Pay Rate: Up to $39.17 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Monday-Friday 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Contract
Travel: Approximately 5%; driving required
About the Opportunity Our client is seeking a CAD Drafter to support its Engineering Standards team with technical drawings, data tracking, and dashboard development. This role combines AutoCAD or MicroStation drafting with reporting and technical support. The ideal candidate has CAD work experience or college-level CAD coursework, familiarity with electric distribution systems, and an interest in helping engineers improve documentation and processes.
Responsibilities - Create and update engineering drawings using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Draw basic mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural components.
- Apply standard 3D drafting practices to produce accurate technical drawings.
- Work with engineers to translate technical requirements into drawings supporting engineering standards.
- Support documentation related to overhead distribution, underground distribution, or substations.
- Track data and metrics and assist with dashboard development using tools such as Power BI.
- Use Microsoft Office and AI tools to support reporting, documentation, and process improvements.
- Assist with basic PC maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Participate in occasional travel and driving activities as required.
Required Qualifications - CAD operator or drafting work experience and/or college-level coursework in CAD.
- Experience using AutoCAD or MicroStation.
- Ability to draw basic components across mechanical, electrical, structural, and architectural disciplines.
- Knowledge of standard 3D drafting practices.
- Familiarity with overhead electric distribution, underground electric distribution, or substations.
- Knowledge of Power BI, Microsoft Office applications, and AI tools.
- Knowledge of dashboard creation, data tracking, and reporting.
- Familiarity with basic PC maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Ability to meet the position's driving and travel requirements.
Apply Today Submit a resume highlighting your CAD software experience, electric utility knowledge, drafting projects, and dashboard or data-tracking skills.
Company Description
Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group ("CrossFire") started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.
Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.
Company Description Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group ("CrossFire") started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest. Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.
