Electrical Design Assistant: CAD & Schematics (On-Site)

SSi People; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI People is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer to contribute to a wide range of electrical design and drafting activities across diverse project types in Albuquerque or Phoenix. You will help produce accurate design deliverables and support project documentation in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment.

The role requires familiarity with CAD tools, ability to interpret sketches and notes, and a willingness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology or a related field with relevant experience.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience as outlined.
• Willingness to travel 25%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and electrical plans.
• Prepare engineering drawings from sketches, verbal instructions, notes, and mark-ups using CAD software.
• Support electrical design work including schematics, grid plan layouts, power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design.
• Organize and maintain project drawings, revisions, plot files, and related information in a clear and structured manner.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate degree with 3+ years of experience

High school diploma with 4+ years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

GIS

Job description

SSI People is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer to contribute to a wide range of electrical design and drafting activities across diverse project types in Albuquerque or Phoenix. You will help produce accurate design deliverables and support project documentation in a collaborative, multi-discipline environment.

The role requires familiarity with CAD tools, ability to interpret sketches and notes, and a willingness to travel up to 25%.