Jr. Drafter – Lighting, Electrical & AV Design

Remote – Full-Time
Schedule: Monday – Friday | Eastern Time
Core Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET, with lunch from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Openings: Two Positions with the Same Scope
Reports To: Design Manager
Industry: Commercial Lighting, Electrical Design & AV Integration

About the Role

The Jr. Drafter – Lighting, Electrical & AV Design is a fully remote technical professional responsible for supporting the design team through the production of accurate technical drawings and documentation for lighting, electrical, and audiovisual projects.

The role works as part of a design team of approximately 3–5 professionals and reports directly to the Design Manager.

The primary purpose of this position is to increase the design team's production capacity by taking ownership of the technical drawing layer, allowing senior designers to remain focused on:

• Design decisions.
• Client coordination.
• Project management.
• Higher-level technical responsibilities.

The Jr. Drafter will work primarily in AutoCAD and Revit, producing and updating technical drawings according to established design standards, project requirements, and applicable code requirements.

The position also carries significant responsibility for proper file management and version control. All drawings must remain accessible through the appropriate Microsoft Teams project channels, follow established naming conventions, and maintain clear version history.

This Scope of Work applies to two open Jr. Drafter positions.

Both professionals will operate under the same:

• Responsibilities.
• Qualifications.
• Performance expectations.
• Software requirements.
• Training structure.

Depending on project volume, the two Drafters may work independently on different projects or collaborate on the same project.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Drawing Production

• Create technical drawings for:
  • Lighting systems.
  • Electrical schematics.
  • AV system designs.
• Develop lighting layouts.
• Develop and update CAD models.
• Produce drawings using AutoCAD.
• Produce applicable BIM and 3D modeling work using Revit.
• Update existing drawings based on:
  • Design Manager feedback.
  • Project revisions.
  • Updated specifications.
• Prepare detailed project documentation.
• Maintain technical accuracy throughout the drawing process.
• Ensure drawings comply with established project standards.
• Maintain applicable code compliance.
• Apply established drawing standards consistently.
• Incorporate revisions accurately and efficiently.
• Submit completed drawings to the Design Manager for review.
• Respond promptly to revision requests.
• Maintain strong attention to detail throughout technical production.

Lighting Design Drafting

• Develop and update lighting layouts.
• Translate design requirements into accurate technical drawings.
• Support documentation for lighting projects.
• Maintain consistency between:
  • Drawings.
  • Project specifications.
  • Applicable design requirements.
• Apply established lighting-design drafting standards.
• Incorporate requested lighting revisions.
• Support senior designers by maintaining accurate technical documentation.

Electrical Design Drafting

• Produce electrical schematics.
• Support electrical design documentation.
• Maintain drawing accuracy.
• Apply relevant drafting standards.
• Maintain applicable code compliance.
• Incorporate revisions from the Design Manager.
• Ensure electrical drawings remain properly documented and version controlled.

AV Design Drafting

• Support technical drafting for AV system designs.
• Assist with AV integration documentation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation.
• Support applicable AV system specifications.
• Learn and utilize relevant AV project-management platforms as required.
• Coordinate AV drawing requirements with the broader design team.
• Support integration of lighting, electrical, and AV documentation when projects overlap.

Design Team Collaboration

• Collaborate with the design team throughout project development.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders when required.
• Support the Design Manager with:
  • Project coordination.
  • Technical documentation.
  • Drawing updates.
• Communicate project-specific questions through the appropriate Microsoft Teams project channel.
• Raise questions when project requirements are unclear.
• Respond to revision requests promptly.
• Maintain real-time collaboration during Eastern Time working hours.
• Coordinate with other Drafters when multiple team members are assigned to the same project.
• Ensure technical work remains aligned with the Design Manager's direction.

File & Version Management

Proper file management is a core responsibility of this position.

The Jr. Drafter will:

• Maintain all drawing files within the designated Microsoft Teams project channel for each project.
• Ensure project files are accessible to the design team.
• Apply established file-naming conventions.
• Maintain proper version control.
• File completed drawings correctly.
• File revised drawings correctly.
• Ensure the latest approved working version can be easily identified.
• Avoid maintaining project files outside the designated project channel.
• Ensure no active drawing exists only on:
  • Local desktop.
  • Personal folders.
  • Unapproved storage locations.
• Maintain clear and consistent project documentation.
• Follow OneDrive and Microsoft Teams file-management procedures.

File Management Standard

100% of project drawings must be stored in the correct Microsoft Teams project channel using the correct naming convention.

By Day 90, the goal is for the Design Manager to no longer need to review file placement or naming before a drawing moves to the next stage.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 1 year of experience in electrical and lighting drafting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD.
• Proficiency with Revit.
• Experience using AutoCAD and Revit for:
  • Electrical design.
  • Lighting design.
• Strong skills in:
  • Electrical design.
  • Lighting design.
  • AV system design.
• Excellent technical drawing ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work within established drawing standards.
• Ability to manage revisions accurately.
• Ability to maintain organized technical files.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote design environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Preferred

• Associate's degree in:
  • Drafting.
  • Electrical Engineering Technology.
  • Related field.
• Experience with AV system design documentation.
• Experience with AV integration specifications.
• Familiarity with D-Tools Cloud or a similar AV project-management platform.
• Experience working in a fast-paced design environment.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with collaborative cloud-based drawing and documentation workflows.

Core Competencies

The ideal Jr. Drafter demonstrates strength in:

• Technical Drafting
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Lighting Design Drafting
• Electrical Design Drafting
• AV System Documentation
• CAD Modeling
• BIM
• Technical Documentation
• Drawing Accuracy
• Revision Management
• File Management
• Version Control
• Microsoft Teams
• OneDrive
• Code Compliance
• Attention to Detail
• Technical Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Organization
• Remote Collaboration
• Bilingual English/Spanish Communication

Typical Workday

The Jr. Drafter works full-time and remains aligned with Eastern Time to maintain real-time collaboration with the Design Manager and design team.

Morning – 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET

The Drafter will typically:

• Review overnight messages.
• Review revision requests in the applicable Teams project channels.
• Review current project priorities.
• Pull active project files from the designated Teams channel.
• Begin or continue assigned drawings.
• Work on:
  • Lighting layouts.
  • Electrical schematics.
  • AV documentation.
  • CAD models.
  • Revisions.
• Submit completed drawings to the Design Manager for review by mid-morning when applicable.
• Review Design Manager feedback.
• Process revision requests.
• Coordinate questions with the appropriate team member.

Afternoon – 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM ET

The Drafter will typically:

• Continue technical drawing production.
• Work on active project assignments.
• Complete revision cycles.
• Coordinate project-specific questions through Microsoft Teams.
• Finalize assigned drawings.
• File completed drawings correctly.
• File revised drawings using established naming conventions.
• Verify correct file placement.
• Confirm current versions are accessible to the team.
• Send an end-of-day summary to the Design Manager.

The end-of-day summary should identify:

• Work completed.
• Work currently in progress.
• Relevant outstanding items.

Typical Workweek

Monday – Weekly Priorities

• Review weekly project priorities with the Design Manager.
• Review active assignments.
• Begin or continue assigned project drawings.
• Submit the required weekly status Monday morning before standup.

Tuesday – Thursday – Core Production

Primary focus:

• Active technical drawing.
• Lighting layouts.
• Electrical schematics.
• AV documentation.
• Drawing revisions.
• Revision cycles.
• File management.
• Version control.
• Team coordination.

Friday – Weekly Close

• Finalize pending revisions where possible.
• Prepare updated project files for the design team's Friday L10.
• Confirm drawings are correctly filed.
• Ensure version control is current.
• Submit the required end-of-day summary.
• Provide a summary of weekly output.

Approximate Workload Distribution

The role is expected to allocate approximately:

• 80% – Active Drawing Production
• 15% – Revision & Version Management
• 5% – Coordination & Documentation

Performance Evaluation & Accountability

Performance is evaluated through clearly defined technical, operational, and documentation standards.

Formal performance reviews occur at:

• Day 30.
• Day 60.
• Day 90.
• Quarterly thereafter.

Progression is based on demonstrated performance and the ability to clear established competency gates.

Performance increases are tied to KPI performance rather than tenure.

The objective is progressive independence, with the Design Manager becoming less involved in routine file-management and drawing-compliance checks as the Drafter demonstrates consistent accuracy.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Drawing Accuracy

Target: Under 2 Revision Cycles per Drawing

• Produce drawings that meet established standards.
• Incorporate project requirements accurately.
• Reduce unnecessary revision cycles.

Minor Revision Turnaround

Target: Within 24 Hours of Request

• Complete minor drawing revisions within 24 hours after receiving the request.

File Management Compliance

Target: 100%

Every drawing must be:

• Filed in the correct Microsoft Teams project channel.
• Stored using the correct naming convention.
• Properly version controlled.

Weekly Status Submission

Target: Monday Morning Before Standup

The weekly status must be submitted:

• Every Monday morning.
• Before standup.
• Without requiring a reminder.

End-of-Day Summary

Target: Daily by 5:00 PM ET

The EOD summary must be submitted:

• Every working day.
• By 5:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Without requiring a reminder.

Design Manager Review Dependency

Day 90 Target: Independent File Management

By Day 90:

• The Design Manager should no longer need to review file placement.
• The Design Manager should no longer need to review naming conventions before drawings move to the next stage.

Reporting Structure

The Jr. Drafter:

• Reports directly to the Design Manager.
• Works within a design team of approximately 3–5 professionals.
• Collaborates with:
  • Designers.
  • Other Drafters.
  • Relevant project stakeholders.
• Communicates primarily through Microsoft Teams.
• Participates in the organization's established EOS operating rhythm where applicable.

Software & Tools

AutoCAD

Required – Proficiency Must Be Demonstrated

Primary technical drafting platform used for:

• Lighting drawings.
• Electrical drawings.
• AV-related technical documentation.

Revit

Required

Used for:

• BIM.
• 3D modeling.
• Lighting design.
• Electrical design.

Microsoft Teams

Primary platform for:

• Team communication.
• Project channels.
• Project-specific coordination.
• Drawing file organization.

OneDrive via Microsoft Teams

Used for:

• Drawing storage.
• File accessibility.
• Version control.

D-Tools Cloud

Used for AV integration project context.

The platform is currently being implemented, and training will be provided.

Microsoft Copilot

AI-assisted support for:

• Documentation.
• Drawing notes.

The organization is deploying Copilot through its existing Microsoft 365 environment.

90-Day Training & Onboarding Plan

The onboarding program is structured into three initial courses followed by formal 30-, 60-, and 90-day competency gates.

Course 1 – Company | Days 1–10

The first phase focuses on understanding the organization and how information moves through the company.

Training includes:

• Company structure.
• The organization's three related entities.
• Project types.
• EOS operating rhythm.
• Accountability Chart.
• Microsoft Teams structure.
• Teams project channels.
• Project filing requirements.
• Internal communication expectations.

Course 1 Outcome

By the end of Day 10, the Jr. Drafter should understand:

• How the organization is structured.
• How the design team operates.
• How projects move through the organization.
• How information is organized.
• Where project files belong.
• How the Teams project-channel structure works.

Course 2 – Industry | Days 11–20

The second phase develops industry-specific context.

Training includes:

• Commercial lighting.
• Electrical design.
• AV integration.
• Drawing standards.
• NEC code-reference basics.
• Relevant lighting project types.
• Client context.
• D-Tools Cloud orientation.

Course 2 Outcome

By the end of Day 20, the Jr. Drafter should understand the technical landscape of the projects being supported.

Course 3 – Role | Days 21–30

The third phase focuses on the specific drafting standards and workflows used by the design team.

Training includes:

• AutoCAD standards.
• Revit standards.
• Team-specific templates.
• Drawing naming conventions.
• Version-control protocols.
• Teams channel filing requirements.
• Project-channel structure.
• Design Manager check-in cadence.
• Revision-request process.

Course 3 Outcome

By Day 30, the Jr. Drafter should be able to:

• Produce a compliant drawing.
• Follow established drawing standards.
• Use the correct format.
• Apply the correct naming convention.
• File the drawing correctly.

30-60-90 Day Performance Gates

Day 30 Gate – Compliant Drawing Production

The Drafter must demonstrate the ability to:

• Produce a drawing in the correct format.
• Follow established standards.
• Use the correct naming convention.
• Store the file in the correct location.

Gate Standard: No redlines related to naming convention or file placement.

Day 60 Gate – Independent Revision Cycle

The Drafter must:

• Complete the first independent revision cycle.
• Maintain fewer than 2 round trips.
• Demonstrate clean file management.

Gate Standard: File management remains 100% clean for four consecutive weeks.

Day 90 Gate – Independent File & Version Management

By Day 90:

• The Design Manager should no longer need to review file placement.
• The Design Manager should no longer need to review naming conventions before a drawing advances to the next stage.

Gate Philosophy

Gates matter more than dates.

If a competency gate is not cleared, the gap must be addressed before progressing to the next stage.

The objective is demonstrated capability rather than simply completing a specified number of days.

Work Environment

• Fully remote.
• Full-Time.
• Eastern Time schedule.
• Aligned with the design team's workday.
• No physical presence at the client's facility is expected for this role.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection required.
• All work is conducted through:
  • Microsoft Teams.
  • Cloud-based systems.
• Quiet, dedicated workspace required.
• Workspace must support focused technical drafting.
• AutoCAD must be installed and functional before the first day.
• Revit must be installed and functional before the first day.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication required.
• Ability to collaborate remotely with the design team throughout the workday.

About the Company

Our client is an established commercial lighting, AV integration, and electrical design organization that has operated since 1998.

The organization provides solutions across:

• Lighting design.
• Premium lighting products.
• AV integration.
• Electrical design and installations.

Its clients include:

• Interior designers.
• Architects.
• Contractors.
• Remodeling professionals.

Projects span:

• Residential developments.
• Commercial developments.
• Mixed-use developments.

The organization operates through three related entities that share a common client base across lighting, AV, and electrical services.

The company operates using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) and maintains active Level 10 meeting rhythms.

Its primary collaboration environment is Microsoft 365, particularly:

• Microsoft Teams.
• OneDrive.

D-Tools Cloud is currently being implemented for the AV side of the business, with the longer-term objective of bringing the lighting team into the same environment.

Final Notes

The Jr. Drafter – Lighting, Electrical & AV Design is expected to become a reliable technical production resource who increases the design team's capacity while maintaining high standards for drawing accuracy, revision responsiveness, and file organization.

Success in this position means:

• Accurate lighting, electrical, and AV drawings are consistently produced.
• AutoCAD and Revit are used proficiently.
• Minor revisions are completed within 24 hours.
• Drawings require fewer than 2 revision cycles.
• 100% of drawings are stored in the correct Microsoft Teams project channel.
• Naming conventions are consistently followed.
• Version control remains clean.
• Weekly status reports are submitted Monday morning before standup without prompting.
• End-of-day summaries are submitted by 5:00 PM ET without prompting.
• The Drafter communicates effectively with the Design Manager and design team.
• Technical questions are raised promptly rather than allowing uncertainty to affect drawing quality.
• By Day 30, drawings are produced and filed according to established standards.
• By Day 60, independent revision cycles are completed successfully and file management has remained clean for four consecutive weeks.
• By Day 90, the Design Manager no longer needs to verify routine file placement or naming.
• Senior designers can dedicate more time to design decisions, client coordination, and project management because the technical drawing layer is being handled reliably.
• Both open Drafter seats can operate independently or collaborate depending on project volume.