CAD Designer

Excel Electric, Inc.; Grandville (MI); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Discretionary bonus

Résumé du poste

Excel Electric, Inc. in Grandville, MI seeks a dependable CAD Designer to join our team. The role involves creating and revising electrical layouts, panel drawings, and construction documents to support our project teams.

You will produce 2D/3D drawings, coordinate with project managers and field crews, and ensure drawings are accurate and up to code. Prior CAD experience, especially in electrical or MEP, is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of CAD design/drafting experience.
• Associate's degree in CAD Drafting, Engineering Technology, or equivalent.
• Experience in electrical or MEP design preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Create and revise electrical layout drawings, panel schedules, and wiring diagrams using CAD software.
• Translate field measurements and redlines into construction documents.
• Maintain drawing standards and revision control; coordinate with PMs and field crews.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Reading technical specs

Communication with engineers

Formation

Associate degree in CAD Drafting

Outils

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

MicroStation

Description du poste

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Job Title

CAD Designer

Location

Category

Project Management

Job Type

Full-time

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Shift Type

First Shift

Education

Associate Degree

Travel

Some travel within 60 miles of office

Job Description

CAD Designer

About Us

At Excel Electric, Inc., we are committed to providing safe, cost-effective, and high-quality electrical solutions across the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, while creating rewarding career opportunities for our employees. As a family-owned business established in 1983, we pride ourselves on offering rewarding career opportunities and fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence.

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented CAD Designer to join our team. This role involves creating and revising electrical layouts, panel drawings, and construction documents to support our project teams.

Position Summary

The CAD Designer will produce and revise 2D/3D drawings, layouts, and schematics to support electrical construction projects, working closely with project managers, engineers, and field crews to ensure drawings are accurate and up to code.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and revise electrical layout drawings, panel schedules, and wiring diagrams using CAD software
• Translate field measurements, engineer redlines, and project specs into accurate construction documents
• Maintain drawing standards, file organization, and revision control
• Coordinate with project managers and field crews to confirm drawing accuracy prior to release
• Perform quality assurance checks on drawings before submittal
• Assist with material takeoffs and conduit/cable routing as needed
• Update as-built drawings following project completion

Job Requirements

Requested Qualifications

• 2–3 years of CAD design/drafting experience
• Experience in electrical or MEP design preferred, but not required — candidates from other design/drafting backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Associate's degree in CAD Drafting, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read technical specifications and redlines

Technical & Software Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD required
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, or MicroStation a plus
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple drawing sets and deadlines
• Effective communication with engineers, project managers, and field staff
• Willingness to learn electrical-specific design standards and codes

Work Context & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based computer work
• Typical business hours, with flexible scheduling for part-time candidates
• Occasional site visits for field verification may be required

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: 7:30a-4:30p Monday-Friday
• Pay: Hourly, based on experience and qualifications - candidates with electrical/MEP CAD experience may qualify for a higher starting rate
• Benefits (full-time, available after 90-day probationary period): Employer Paid Health insurance; Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance; 401(k) with Company Match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid Holidays; Discretionary Bonus

EXCEL ELECTRIC, INC. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, national origin, religion, disability, sex, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws. Tile I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requires an employer to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, unless to do so would cause undue hardship.