Designer - Electrical

LJA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health & dental

Maternity & parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal mobility

Social events

Job summary

LJA Energy is seeking an Electrical Designer to develop power and controls design packages for industrial facilities. The role collaborates with drafters, designers, and engineers, delivering accurate electrical designs using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.

Qualified candidates have 5+ years in electrical design, strong drafting skills, and the ability to coordinate across disciplines in a fast-paced project environment.

Qualifications

• Formal training in AutoCAD with a certification or degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional, full-time experience in electrical design using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation

Responsibilities

• Developing electrical design packages including plans, elevations, details, diagrams, schematics, and schedules with minimal supervision.
• Applying applicable design standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC) and API RP 500 to ensure safety and code compliance.
• Coordinating power and controls design by working closely with engineers and project managers.
• Reviewing project documentation to support accurate and efficient electrical design development.
• Utilizing advanced drafting tools and features such as external references, dynamic blocks, functions, and formulas.
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Adhering to internal and client-specific drafting and design standards to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Electrical design

Coordination

Communication

Education

AutoCAD certification

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

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
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money while creating impact

Position Overview

As an Electrical Designer at LJA Energy, you will develop power and controls design packages for industrial facilities, including lift and pump stations. This role works closely with drafters, designers, and engineers in a fast‑paced, project‑driven environment and focuses on producing accurate, compliant electrical designs using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Developing electrical design packages including plans, elevations, details, diagrams, schematics, and schedules with minimal supervision
• Applying applicable design standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC) and API RP 500 to ensure safety and code compliance
• Coordinating power and controls design by working closely with engineers and project managers
• Reviewing project documentation to support accurate and efficient electrical design development
• Utilizing advanced drafting tools and features such as external references, dynamic blocks, functions, and formulas
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Adhering to internal and client‑specific drafting and design standards to deliver high‑quality work

Required Education / License / Certifications

• Formal training in AutoCAD with a certification or degree
• Minimum of 5 years of professional, full‑time experience in electrical design using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience developing electrical and controls design packages for industrial facilities
• Full‑time experience drafting with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation
• Experience coordinating with drafters, designers, and engineers across multiple disciplines, including civil and mechanical
• Previous or current experience working in an engineering firm in an electrical and controls capacity
• Strong drafting skills with attention to detail
• Highly motivated, proactive, with strong communication skills

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Experience preparing grounding plans, conduit and cable schedules, process and instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage deadlines in a project‑driven environment

Level Up With LJA

With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• 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, and pets, along with mental health support
• Family support: paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most
• Education support: tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
• Referral bonuses: know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow
• Community impact: company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Professional development: memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing
• Career growth: great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
• Fun culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.