Electrical CAD Technician Location:

Wallingford, CT —

Onsite Employment:

Contract-to-Hire Position Overview The Electrical CAD Technician will support the physical design and layout of electrical utility substations, primarily for National Grid projects. The position focuses on developing and revising technical drawings used to support the physical construction and arrangement of substation equipment. The role will also provide exposure to Protection & Control (P&C) drawings, wiring, and schematics, although physical substation design will be the primary focus. Training and technical resources will be provided, making adaptability, construction awareness, and a strong CAD foundation particularly important. Key Responsibilities Prepare and revise electrical substation drawings using engineering sketches, instructions, and existing designs. Support physical substation layouts, equipment arrangements, and construction-oriented drawings. Produce and update drawings using AutoCAD and MicroStation. Support National Grid projects and additional utility clients as workload requires. Gain exposure to Protection & Control wiring diagrams and electrical schematics. Properly plot, organize, and maintain technical drawing packages. Follow company and client drafting standards and procedures. Coordinate with engineers, designers, and other technical disciplines. Develop proficiency with additional design platforms such as Revit and Inventor. Communicate questions and technical issues clearly with the project team. Qualifications High School Diploma/GED plus drafting technology coursework, or specialized CAD certification, required. Approximately 1+ year of relevant drafting/CAD experience preferred; strong entry-level candidates may also be considered. Strong foundational CAD skills. AutoCAD and/or MicroStation experience preferred but specific platform expertise is not mandatory. Understanding of physical layouts, construction drawings, or spatial design strongly preferred. Electrical, utility, or substation drafting experience is beneficial but not required. Exposure to Revit, Inventor, or other 3D design platforms is a plus. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to learn unfamiliar software and technical standards quickly. Self-motivated with a willingness to ask questions and develop technically.

About Us:

At Brooksource, relationships are the foundation of everything we do. Since 2000, we've built lasting partnerships with clients, consultants, and internal teams to deliver an exceptional experience across every engagement. As a trusted IT and Engineering services provider, Brooksource supports Fortune 500 organizations through Experience-Driven Staffing, Professional Services, and Elevate, our proprietary Workforce Transformation program. Whether you're hiring for software development, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, or enterprise IT, our customized staffing solutions are designed to align with your company's unique goals, culture, and technology stack. We offer flexible hiring models, including contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement to meet your evolving business needs. We are a certified partner of leading platforms, including Salesforce, AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud, enabling us to deliver scalable, end-to-end technology solutions. With a growing national footprint, Brooksource is redefining expectations in IT consulting, engineering services, and technology workforce solutions.

EEO Statement:

Brooksource is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

Benefits & Perks Benefits & Perks:

Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person