Entry Level Drafting Engineer

Post Date

Jul 02, 2026

Location

Schenectady,
New York

ZIP/Postal Code

12306
US
Sep 16, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

GSP-58bbd40e-a279-4849-bbe2-25a2960db894

Pay Rate

$26 - $33 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is seeking enthusiastic individuals interested in growing within drafting and design to join their team in Schenectady, NY. This role is fully onsite. This role is responsible for taking engineering input to create quality, on-time, world-class models & drawings for large scale power plant components. This role is supporting General Electric’s Configuration Management and Product Definition team within their generator, steam path, and structures divisions. The working hours are Monday-Friday from 7/8am-4/5pm EST. Below is a breakdown of the daily activities:
Create and maintain 3D drawings, Bills of Materials, and CAD models/assemblies for large Power Generation Steam Turbine and/or Generator components.
Self-sufficient in the following to enable design completion:
Retrieving design input information
Executing design details per standard GE practice and documentation
Issuing drawings, models, and Bill of Materials per documented GE processes
Interface with drafting, engineering, and manufacturing to create high quality producible designs.
Help define/maintain and meet scheduled dates for design related activities and provide early communication to alert management of issues
Understand and follow GD&T principles and GE drawing standards.
Full knowledge of Bill of Material structures/principles.
Proficient in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and change management methodology.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, etc)
Understanding of NX CAD software or other advanced CAD platform and modeling
Ability to work in a professional environment that focuses on teamwork during various design phases
Familiarity with GD&T Principals (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
Strong passion for growing within drafting and design

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.