CAD Design Engineer In Baltimore MD

Artech Information System LLC; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm based in the United States is searching for a Design Engineer to work on electrical utility projects. You will be responsible for interpreting electrical drawings and building schematics using specialized applications. The ideal candidate should have a strong electrical background and be adaptable to new design tools. This 12-month contract includes the possibility of extension and requires the ability to manage independent work without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret electrical utility drawings.
• Strong foundational knowledge in electrical engineering.
• Willingness to adapt to new design tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Learn and adapt to the display build application.
• Build One-Line schematics according to standards.
• Independently manage work without supervision.

Skills

Electrical drawing interpretation

Design skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn new tools

Tools

MS Office

Display build application

Job description

Artech is an employer‑of‑choice for the last 25 years to over 7,500 consultants across the globe. We recruit top‑notch talent for over 70 Fortune and Government clients coast‑to‑coast across the U.S., India, and China. We are #1 Largest Women‑Owned IT Staffing Firm in the US and this may be your opportunity to join us!

Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer

Job ID: 17-32148

Duration: 12 Months contract with possible extension

DESCRIPTION:

• Electrical Utility – able to read electrical drawings, where and how to place them
• Able to read utility electrical drawings
• Strong with design
• Know where and how to place links
• Transmission or distribution one‑line display building experience
• Engineer/drafter willing to learn a new design tool and adopt new build methods; be prepared to unlearn some old habits
• Willing to do a repetitive job with attention to detail
• Electrical background (ability to interpret electrical one‑line diagrams, basic knowledge of electrical equipment: switch, line, bus, etc.)

Job Duties:

• Learn the display build application and adapt to its build techniques
• Application layout is similar to Photoshop; application functions are similar to a generic drafting application but the method of performing these functions are unique to the application
• Build One‑Line schematics in the above application conforming to a pre‑determined set of standards and build methods
• Interpret electrical drawings or marked‑up one‑lines (simple electrical one‑line diagrams)
• Manage your work independently without on‑site supervision
• Communicate with supervisors remotely (email, web meetings, etc.); proficient with Windows environment and MS Office
• Access work tracking tool and SharePoint (training will be provided on these applications)