Assistant Electrical Designer (35319)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.); Plano (TX); On-site; USD 50,117 - 57,845; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard Medical

Dental

401(k)

Job summary

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.) is looking for an Assistant Electrical Designer to support planning, evaluations, and design work on various water and wastewater projects. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in drafting technology or a related field and have experience with design software such as AutoCAD and MicroStation.

Key responsibilities include designing electrical systems, preparing engineering drawings, and collaborating with project teams to ensure successful outcomes.

The position offers a pay range of $36.38 - $41.99 per hour along with standard medical and dental benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required.
• Strong understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-discipline project team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical project designs including schematics and layouts.
• Prepare engineering drawings using CAD software programs.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

REVIT

Bluebeam Revu

Education

Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree with 3 years related experience

4 years progressive detailing and design experience

Job description

Assistant Electrical Designer (Contract)

Location: Oklahoma City, OK; Springdale, AR; Austin, TX; Dallas, TX

Pay Range: $36.38 - $41.99 per hour

Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, 401(k)

Summary

An Assistant Electrical Designer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various water and wastewater projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing various electrical project designs including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design.
• Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Assist with set up of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.
• Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs.
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non‑routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark‑ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
• Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines. Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project‑related information in a logical and well‑structured manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required OR Associate Degree and 3 years related experience required OR 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.
• Strong understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Experience with REVIT, Bluebeam Revu, and other Autodesk applications is preferred.
• Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi‑discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these characteristics.