CAD Drafter

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Apex Systems is searching for a CAD Drafter that can support a utility outage team in Columb Akron, Ohio.

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Location: Columbus, OH (preferred) | Akron, OH (acceptable)

Contract Duration: 12 months (with strong conversion intent)

Pay Rate: $24-$28/hour

This CAD Drafting role supports a Utility Outage Sequencing Team working on large-scale electrical infrastructure projects for First Energy. The team is responsible for sequencing outage work across substations to ensure minimal customer impact.

The drafter will work closely with engineers and outage sequencers to create 20-30 detailed AutoCAD drawings per project that collectively tell the "story" of how work will be safely executed without overloading the grid or causing unnecessary outages.

This is a detail-heavy, quality-driven, and deadline-oriented role that values speed, accuracy, and consistency.

• Produce and modify AutoCAD drawings documenting outage sequencing plans
• Create multi-drawing "storybook" packages per project (20-30 drawings each)
• Collaborate with:

• Outage sequencers
• Engineers
• Project team members

• Support sequencing decisions that determine:

• When substations can be worked on
• How outages are staged to limit customer impact

• Maintain:

• High drafting accuracy
• Strong quality control
• Fast turnaround times to avoid project bottlenecks

Handle increased workload and deadlines during peak periods (holidays / outages).

Participate in in-person collaboration and travel as needed.

Associate's Degree required

• Engineering Technology, Drafting, CAD, or related field

2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. More junior candidates welcome if utility exposure is strong.

• AutoCAD (required)
• Ability to interpret and document technical sequencing plans
• Strong attention to detail in repetitive, precise drafting work

Electric utility experience

• Substations
• Electrical grid concepts
• High-voltage equipment
• Circuit breakers, switches, and related infrastructure

Utility knowledge can outweigh pure CAD strength - the team is more willing to teach AutoCAD than teach utility fundamentals.

Occasional travel required (during the week).

Typical travel:

• Tuesday-Thursday or overnight trips

Locations may include:

• Akron, OH
• Reading, PA
• New Jersey

Travel is project-based and varies by week.

• 30-minute virtual interview (manager screen)
• 45-minute in-person panel interview
• o 4-5 team members
• Goal is a quick and efficient process (rarely more than two steps)

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including Clearly Rated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts.

In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach.

You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.