Electrical CAD Designer

Smyth Industries; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Smyth Industries in Tucson, AZ is seeking a CAD Designer to support electrical, instrumentation, and control components for water and reclamation projects. You will produce 2D/3D drawings and help maintain CAD standards while collaborating with engineers and project managers to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires up to three years CAD experience, an associate degree or CAD certificate, and strong communication skills. Familiarity with AutoCAD and Plant 3D is preferred.

Qualifications

• Up to three years of CAD design experience on engineering projects.
• Associate degree or CAD certificate or equivalent experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed 2D/3D design drawings for EI&C water infrastructure.
• Maintain up-to-date CAD standards and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to meet schedules and budgets.
• Support cross-disciplinary teams across multiple projects.

Skills

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

EI&C drawings

2D/3D drafting

Education

Associate degree or CAD certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Scope

Works collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, and Senior Designers to deliver high‑quality design and drafting support for engineering consulting, manufacturing, and construction projects within the water and reclamation industry. Contributes to the development and execution of projects focused on the rehabilitation, fabrication, and construction of electrical, instrumentation and control components of water/wastewater distribution and treatment infrastructure. Consistently upholds Smyth Industries’ Policies and Procedures, supports Safety Compliance requirements, and exemplifies the company’s core Values while producing accurate and timely design work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Projects: Possess knowledge of Electrical engineering design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, Plant3D) to produce detailed 2D/3D designs for water infrastructure power distribution, wiring, raceways, control systems, instrumentation, and other EI&C components
• Maintain up‑to‑date understanding of software, standards, and requirements for EI&C water & reclamation infrastructure
• Demonstrate expertise with 2D/3D EI&C drawings and details
• Provide design support across multiple consulting, manufacturing, and construction projects simultaneously
• Apply strong CAD design principles and technical drafting skills
• Develop draft engineering work products with senior staff input; incorporate engineering corrections and revisions
• Review design layouts to identify and resolve conflicts across disciplines and project elements
• Maintain organized project documentation for all CAD‑related design components
• Collaborate with project teams to deliver projects on schedule and within budget.
• People: Participate in professional and technical training opportunities
• Work collaboratively across all departments; role does not include direct‑report management.
• BD/Marketing: Build and maintain positive relationships with owners, agencies, subcontractors, inspectors, and internal leadership through effective project delivery
• Serve as a brand ambassador for a company committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Organizational: Support development and maintenance of CAD drafting and design standards
• Contribute to improvement of project execution methodologies and tools
• Actively seek opportunities to enhance organizational performance
• Operate effectively within a team environment that values communication, cooperation, and shared responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Up to three (3) years of relevant CAD design and drafting experience supporting engineering projects
• Associate degree or CAD certificate, or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects varying in size and complexity
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Required to possess a valid driver's license and legally be able to operate a company vehicle
• Valid driver's license, pass MVR and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the water and wastewater or reclamation industry
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Plant 3D, and/or control panel design software (ePlan, D2M, etc)
• Experience producing EI&C construction and fabrication drawings
• Familiarity with the current NEC Code, UL508A design requirements, CAD standards, design best practices, and engineering markups.

Competencies

• Technical Design Excellence: Produces accurate 2D/3D designs
• Applies strong CAD principles
• Maintains current software and standards knowledge
• Project Execution: Manages multiple design tasks
• Meets schedule and budget goals
• Maintains organized documentation
• Quality & Accuracy: Identifies and resolves design issues early
• Incorporates corrections quickly
• Delivers clean, coordinated drawings
• Collaboration: Works effectively with engineers, project managers, and other designers
• Communicates clearly
• Supports smooth multidisciplinary workflow
• Professional Development: Participates in technical training
• Improves skills and tools
• Applies new knowledge to work
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Builds positive relationships
• Represents the company professionally
• Standards & Process Support: Helps maintain CAD standards
• Supports development of tools and methodologies
• Seeks process improvements
• Team Contribution: Works cooperatively
• Shares responsibility and workload
• Upholds company values and safety.