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ALTEN Technology

Full-service engineering services for high-tech

Electrical Drafter/Designer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$75k - $85k
Mid
Bachelor's
Richmond, VA, USA
In PersonOnsite in Richmond, VA; occasional travel to customer sites.
Electrical EngineeringControls & Automation Engineering
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, single line diagrams, and network architecture drawings.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and related CAD software.
  • Working knowledge of document management and engineering revision control systems.
  • Understanding of low-voltage power distribution systems and industrial electrical design principles.
  • Ability to interpret customer specifications, engineering standards, and technical documentation.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel occasionally for project support.
Responsibilities
  • Develop electrical designs and documentation for industrial and infrastructure projects, including single line diagrams, panel layouts, schematics, I/O lists, and network architectures.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver projects that meet customer, quality, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, design documents, and customer requirements.
  • Create, maintain, and revise electrical drawings using AutoCAD Electrical and related design tools.
  • Support electrical engineers in the preparation and execution of project deliverables.
  • Produce as-built and as-shipped documentation based on engineering and production updates.
  • Assist with electrical system design for power distribution, control systems, and industrial automation applications.
  • Participate in project meetings, design reviews, and customer discussions as required.
  • Manage assigned project tasks while communicating schedule, scope, risks, and opportunities to project teams.
  • Support manufacturing, testing, commissioning, and field activities as needed.
  • Maintain drafting standards, documentation accuracy, and design quality throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Travel occasionally to customer sites for project support, meetings, testing, or commissioning activities.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience supporting control systems, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, supervisory control and data acquisition systems, or industrial automation projects.

About the company

ALTEN Technology provides engineering services to help clients design and develop advanced technology products. It works by offering a range of engineering capabilities, including agile software development, custom software solutions, and integration of commercial and open-source software to cut costs. This collaborative model supports projects across high-impact sectors like aerospace, medical devices, and automotive technology by tailoring solutions to each client’s needs and reducing project risks. The company’s goal is to enable customers to bring innovative products to market more efficiently through flexible, end-to-end engineering services and long-term partnerships.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greensboro, North Carolina

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • Aerospace and defense accelerated in Q1 2026, supporting ALTEN's North America mix.
  • Canada grew 7% in Q1 2026, helped by aerospace and banking.
  • ALTEN USA still maintains 12 active insights articles, signaling ongoing thought-leadership and recruiting.

What critics are saying

  • ALTEN Group's Q1 2026 North America activity fell 5%, with U.S. down 10%.
  • ALTEN's 2026 hiring cooled to 91 postings, while headcount dropped to 408.
  • Automotive and life sciences weakness threatens ALTEN USA's revenue through 2026.

What makes ALTEN Technology unique

  • ALTEN Technology USA spans aerospace, automotive, and medical devices across one engineering platform.
  • ALTEN North America added COO Marcel Klehr in July 2026, tightening regional execution.
  • Syncroness merger under ALTEN Technology gives Detroit and broader U.S. engineering depth.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Parental Leave

Company News

PR Newswire
Apr 1st, 2022
ALTEN Technology USA and Syncroness Merge to Strengthen US Engineering Service Offerings

/PRNewswire/ -- ALTEN Technology USA Inc. and Syncroness Inc. have merged under the name ALTEN Technology USA Inc. This merger combines decades of...