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Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · 16 hours ago

Electrical Designer/Drafter- Remote

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$30/hr - $40/hr

3+ years exp

Kelly Engineering is hiring an Electrical Designer for an exciting contract job opportunity with an industry leader in complex steel infrastructure. The Electrical Designer will be responsible for creating detailed electrical drawings using AutoCAD and supporting the engineering team to meet aggressive deadlines and high-volume deliverable requirements.

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Responsibilities

Create and revise electrical schematics and panel layouts in AutoCAD2026 and AutoCAD Electrical, following standardized title blocks and modular block systems defined by the Chief Electrical Engineer

Develop and manage large sets of repeatable drawings (estimated 1,700–2,000 sheets for this project), supporting phases of work in a high-volume, detail-oriented environment

Adapt template-based designs to accommodate variations in panel sizing, device counts, VFD horsepower ratings, IO points, and cabling

Collaborate with embedded engineering management for redline revisions, QC reviews, and delivery of design packages

Support the engineering team with panel break drawings, color-coding layouts, and device manifest updates

Potentially participate in BIM modeling and Revit updates for wire tray feeders, control panels, and clash detection as required by the client

Attend remotely, onsite reviews, collaborate with engineering staff in the Atlanta office, and take part in back-and-forth package subscription and revision processes

Maintain clear documentation and version control of all drawings and revisions in line with project standards and client expectations

Qualification

AutoCAD 2026AutoCAD ElectricalElectrical designBIM modelingRevitOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Proven 3-5 years of experience in electrical design or drafting, in industrial and/or automation production environments

Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD2026 and AutoCAD Electrical; ability to manage large drawing sets and modular templates

Experienced working with power distribution systems, panel layouts, VFDs, IO modules, and high-detail, repeatable design tasks

Redlining, drawing revisions, and working in a standardized workflow

Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within the local Atlanta office and with remote teams

Excellent communication skills and responsiveness for rapid project delivery and quality assurance

Willingness to adapt to evolving standards and approaches as defined during project initiation

Preferred

experience with BIM modeling

Revit

clash detection methodologies

Benefits

Vacation and sick pay

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Group medical, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance options

Kelly Discounts on goods and services, auto and home insurance, and tuition at Kelly partner schools

Kelly Learning Center offers free courses and trainings

Weekly pay

Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan