Electrical Design Drafter – 2D/3D for Industrial Facilities

Sterling Engineering; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in the United States is seeking an Electrical Designer/Drafter to support building and industrial projects. You will produce high-quality design packages using 2D and 3D drafting tools and coordinate with project teams through design execution and revisions.

Responsibilities include developing electrical drawings, schematics, conduit layouts, panel layouts, and cable schedules while applying NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field plus 4+ years of electrical or I&C design/drafting experience.
• Alternative: High School diploma plus 8+ years of relevant design/drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (incl. AutoCAD Electrical), Revit, MicroStation, or comparable design tools.

Responsibilities

• Create electrical design and drafting deliverables for commercial and industrial facilities using 2D and 3D design platforms (examples include SmartPlant, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools).
• Develop and modify a wide range of electrical documentation, including power distribution drawings, one-line diagrams, schematics, raceway routing, equipment layouts, and cable schedules.
• Apply applicable electrical codes, standards, and best practices to complete assignments with minimal oversight.
• Identify scope impacts during execution and assist in updating design deliverables to support schedule and budget requirements.
• Maintain strong attention to quality while meeting internal and external stakeholder expectations.
• Support team productivity by delivering accurate work, staying organized, and following drafting/design procedures.

Skills

Electrical drafting

Design coordination

Quality workmanship

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Eng Tech or related field

High School diploma + 8+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

MicroStation

Job description

Sterling Engineering in the United States is seeking an Electrical Designer/Drafter to support building and industrial projects. You will produce high-quality design packages using 2D and 3D drafting tools and coordinate with project teams through design execution and revisions.

Responsibilities include developing electrical drawings, schematics, conduit layouts, panel layouts, and cable schedules while applying NEC and ANSI/IEEE standards.