Electrical CAD Designer

BGE, Inc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off

Unlimited Sick Leave

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BGE, Inc. is seeking an Electrical CAD Designer in the San Francisco area to support energy, infrastructure and related projects. You will contribute to electrical drafting using AutoCAD Electrical and grow your design knowledge through collaboration with engineers and project managers.

We value strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning, with opportunities for mentorship and career development in a supportive, benefits-rich environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of electrical CAD design, drafting, or related technical drafting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with electrical drawings such as schematics, layouts, single-lines, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, or cable routing plans.
• Ability to interpret direction, ask good questions, follow redlines, and produce accurate work.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Create and update electrical drawings in AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, single-lines, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and related details.
• Turn engineering direction, sketches and red lines into clear project deliverables.
• Collaborate, both in person and remotely, with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to support project delivery.
• Review drawings for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project standards.

Skills

Electrical CAD design

Drafting

Project collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc . is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

Summary

We’re looking for an Electrical CAD Designer to support energy, infrastructure, industrial, and related projects. This role is a great fit for someone with strong AutoCAD Electrical skills, electrical drafting experience, and an interest in growing their electrical design knowledge.

You do not need experience with every tool or drawing type listed, however AutoCAD Electrical experience is highly favorable. If you can perform basic design, follow redlines, produce accurate drawings, and are open to learning additional design platforms, we encourage you to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Create and update electrical drawings in AutoCAD Electrical, including schematics, single-lines, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable routing plans, and related details.
• Turn engineering direction, sketches and red lines into clear project deliverables.
• Collaborate, both in person and remotely, with engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to support project delivery.
• Review drawings for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project standards.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of electrical CAD design, drafting, or related technical drafting experience.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience with electrical drawings such as schematics, layouts, single-lines, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, or cable routing plans.
• Ability to interpret direction, ask good questions, follow redlines, and produce accurate work.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, organization, and willingness to learn.

Nice to Have

• Experience with EPLAN, Bentley tools, MicroStation, Revit, Civil 3D, or other 3D CAD/BIM platforms.
• Electrical design experience in industrial, utility, infrastructure, MEP, water/wastewater, oil and gas, commercial, healthcare, residential, or similar environments.
• Familiarity with NEC, ANSI/IEEE, or similar industry standards.

Some of our Benefits:

• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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