CAD Technician II - Electrical

LJA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Office closure between Christmas and N

Health & dental benefits

Pet health coverage

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional organization memberships

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Energy in Houston seeks a CAD Technician II – Electrical to produce and revise detailed electrical drawings for industrial facilities, including lift and pump stations. You will collaborate with designers and engineers in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

Qualified candidates have 3–5 years of experience, formal AutoCAD and MicroStation training with certification, and proficiency with grounding plans, conduits, P&IDs, and wiring diagrams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional electrical drafting experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD and MicroStation in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Knowledge of grounding plans, conduit & cable schedules, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently or collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Produce and revise detailed electrical drawings for industrial facilities.
• Coordinate with engineers and designers to update design packages.
• Apply drafting standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC) and API RP 500 to ensure quality and compliance.
• Utilize AutoCAD and MicroStation to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage multiple drafting tasks under tight deadlines while adhering to client and company standards.

Skills

Electrical drafting

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

AutoCAD / MicroStation certification

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

What LJA Has To Offer

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee‑owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What Makes LJA Different

At LJA, our employee‑owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee‑owned, client‑focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in‑house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• Flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• Belief that success comes through constant evolution and communication
• Passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

Position Overview

As a CAD Technician II – Electrical at LJA Energy, you will be responsible for producing and revising detailed electrical drawings for industrial facilities, including lift and pump stations. This role involves working closely with designers and engineers in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Producing and maintaining electrical drawings, including plans, elevations, schematics, wiring diagrams, and schedules.
• Applying drafting and design standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC) and API RP 500 to ensure quality and compliance.
• Coordinating with engineers and designers to update electrical design packages.
• Utilizing advanced drafting features in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Managing multiple drafting tasks under tight deadlines while adhering to client and company standards.

Required Education / License / Certifications

• Formal training in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation V8 or newer with certification.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of professional, full‑time experience in electrical drafting using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation.

Required Qualifications

• Experience producing detailed electrical drawings in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.
• Familiarity with grounding plans, conduit & cable schedules, P&IDs, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Ideal – Additional Experience

• Experience supporting industrial facilities such as lift and pump stations.
• Ability to handle fast‑paced, project‑driven environments with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated initiative in learning new drafting tools, standards, and best practices.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities

• Generous time off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive benefits: multiple plan options for health, dental, pets, and mental health support.
• Family support: paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education support: tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses from our Learning and Development team.
• Referral bonuses for referring new talent.
• Community impact: company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional development: memberships to industry organizations.
• Career growth: internal mobility opportunities.
• Fun culture: social events, employee sports teams, bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work day, etc.