CAD Technician Job at Actalent, Madison Heights, MI

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  • Actalent
  • Madison Heights, MI

Job Description

Job Title: CAD TechnicianJob Description

The CAD Technician is responsible for drafting and providing designs to Engineering. This role involves taking raw data and transforming it into a working drawing, which includes adding various construction layers such as electrical auxiliary systems, power distribution, lighting systems, and fire alarm systems to create a comprehensive construction document. The technician is expected to consult with engineers to ensure accuracy and to fill in technical details.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and provide designs to Engineering.

  • Create as-built drawings including the specification and design of site lighting, interior lighting, and emergency lighting.

  • Develop and maintain drawings used by the field team.

  • Coordinate with mechanical contract drawings to ensure accurate placement of lighting systems.

  • Produce detailed electrical schematics.

  • Fill in technical details using drawings, rough sketches, and specifications.

  • Perform calculations for placement accuracy.

  • Clean up data through rendering, redlining, etc.

  • Research specifications and datasheets as needed.

  • Log drawings and database entries.

  • Participate in weekly team meetings regarding project schedules.

Essential Skills

  • 2+ years of experience as a BIM Modeler, Detailer, Technician, or Coordinator.

  • Proficiency in Revit, with a preference for electrical applications.

  • Experience designing and building detailed 3D models of electrical systems such as conduits, fixtures, and panels.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural related degree.

  • Experience with BIM Navisworks.

  • Exposure to a diverse project base including commercial, industrial, healthcare, and automotive buildings.

Work Environment

The role is based in an office in Madison Heights, which houses 20 employees, with additional staff working in the field as Installers, Field Techs, and Electricians. The field staff are part of a Local Union. Work hours are from 8am to 5pm, with a casual attire policy allowing jeans and button-up shirts. The team includes Project Management & Project Engineers, Estimators, Designers/Design Engineers, General Superintendents, and Administration & C-Level Executives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison Heights, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/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 Madison Heights,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

Job Tags

Contract work, Temporary work, Casual work, Work at office, Local area,

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