Drafting Technician I - Civil/Structural
Qualus
**Position Overview**
**Power your future with Qualus as a Civil Drafting Technician!** Drafters at Qualus partner with engineering teams to support civil and structural design projects. They assist in creating and modifying drawings using CAD software like AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and/or MicroStation while adhering to established CAD standards. With a foundational understanding of drafting principles, they help develop grading and drainage plans, foundation layouts, and structural steel designs. Our drafters also organize project drawing files, perform quality checks, and provide basic technical support for CAD-related tasks. Join Qualus and take the first step toward a rewarding career in engineering. Apply today!
**Responsibilities**
+ Create and modify Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawings based on sketches or specifications provided by engineers.
+ Prepare construction and demo drawings submission packages, ensuring adherence to project standards.
+ Conduct quality checks on final drawings and layouts.
+ Assist with setting up and organizing project drawing files and schedules.
+ Develop plan and detail drawings for grading, site layouts, and structural components using AutoCAD software.
+ Maintain and update CAD document archives and ensure accurate file management.
+ Support engineers with shop drawing reviews and project coordination tasks.
+ Perform basic tasks like checking dimensions, inserting blocks, and creating material takeoffs.
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**Qualifications**
+ Education: Associate's degree in Computer Aided Design/Drafting, Engineering Technology, or relevant CAD Certifications.
+ 1-3 years of experience in civil drafting or related fields (entry-level candidates with strong technical training will be considered).
+ Proficient in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or other CAD software such as MicroStation.
+ Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, specifications, and drawings.
+ Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
+ Efficient communication and teamwork abilities.
+ Experience with topographical surveys, site development plans, or utility mapping is a plus.
**Company Overview**
Qualus is a leading pure-play power services firm and innovator at the forefront of the energy transition and transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has nearly 1,600 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
**EEO**
It is the policy of Qualus to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We embrace the diversity of our workforce, are strongly committed to this policy, and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.
Qualus is committed to assuring that:
All recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and other employment-related programs are provided to all persons on an equal opportunity basis without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
All personnel actions such as demotions, transfers, leaves of absence and other forms of leave, layoffs, recalls, training, and participation in social and recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.
The Company will take affirmative action regarding the employment of applicants and employees.
Applicants and employees shall not be subject to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, discrimination, or retaliation because they have engaged in any of the following activities: filing a complaint with any local, state, or federal agency; assisting or participating in any investigation, compliance evaluation, hearing, or other activity related to the administration of the provisions of any local, state, or federal law, rule or regulation, including affirmative action or equal opportunity laws; opposing any act or practice made unlawful by the provisions of any local, state or federal law, rule, or regulation, including, affirmative action or equal opportunity laws; exercising any right protected by any state or federal affirmative action or equal opportunity law. Among the affirmative action laws noted here are Executive Order 11246, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Human Resources has the responsibility for monitoring the Company’s equal opportunity and affirmative action practices. Department heads are responsible for assuring full compliance with this policy in their respective areas. All employees are responsible for supporting the concepts of equal opportunity and affirmative action, and for assisting the Company in meeting its objectives in these areas.
Qualus maintains affirmative action plans (AAPs) for minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Qualus has programs in place to measure the effectiveness of the Company’s affirmative action programs and to otherwise evaluate the Company’s efforts to provide equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. Any questions regarding the Company’s AAPs are to be directed to Human Resources. Those who wish to view the AAP narrative for individuals with disabilities and veterans, contact the Human Resources department during normal working hours.
**Job Locations** _US-NC-Raleigh_
**ID** _2025-3812_
**Category** _Engineering & Advisory_
**Position Type** _Regular Full Time_
**Remote:** _No_
**Salary Range** _$20/Hr. - $25/Hr._
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