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Entry-Level Drafter - Distribution DesignLaunch Your Career Designing the Systems That Deliver Power to Communities

Are you an early-career Drafter looking to break into electric distribution design? This is an opportunity to grow your technical skills while working on real-world projects that keep communities connected and powered. You'll join a collaborative, employee-focused organization that invests in training, mentorship, and long-term career growth-giving you a strong foundation for a future in engineering and infrastructure design.

What You'll Do

As a Drafter supporting distribution projects, you'll assist engineers and lead designers in preparing high-quality drawings for overhead and underground distribution systems. You'll gain hands-on experience with industry standards, utility requirements, and CAD tools while contributing to impactful projects from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing distribution design drawings using standardized drafting techniques based on engineer sketches, markups, and verbal direction.
• Develop and modify drawings for electric distribution systems, including plan and profile views, equipment layouts, and related schematics.
• Apply company, client, and project standards to produce accurate and consistent drawing packages.
• Compile initial drawings, calculations, and design information into complete models for engineering review.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and project managers to understand design intent and project requirements.
• Incorporate engineering redlines and execute drawing revisions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with drafters and designers across multiple disciplines to support integrated designs.
• Continue developing CAD skills with coaching, training, and exposure to advanced tools.

What You Bring

Required Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD
• Working knowledge of CAD fundamentals and drafting techniques
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn

Preferred (Not Required) Qualifications

• Experience or coursework related to utility, electrical, or distribution design
• Exposure to MicroStation
• Familiarity with SolidWorks, Revit, and/or Civil 3D
• Associate of Science in Drafting or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Why This Is a Great Place to Start Your Career

• Early-career support: Learn directly from experienced engineers and designers through mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Clear growth paths: Build technical expertise and open doors to advanced drafting, design, or engineering roles.
• Employee-focused culture: You're supported, valued, and encouraged to ask questions and contribute ideas.
• Meaningful work: Be part of projects that strengthen power delivery and serve communities nationwide.
• Exposure to real projects: Gain experience on a wide variety of distribution projects instead of repetitive, isolated tasks.

Work Environment

You'll work in a team-oriented design environment alongside engineers, project managers, and fellow drafters, using modern CAD systems to support distribution design projects. The role emphasizes communication, collaboration, and continuous learning-making it an ideal fit for candidates early in their career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2026.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

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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.