Electrical Design Engineer

Design Hire LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Hire LLC in Houston, TX is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support electrical design and documentation for industrial and facility-based projects. This role emphasizes hands-on AutoCAD work, strong technical fundamentals, and the ability to develop practical electrical design packages for power and equipment systems.

The position requires 4–8 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering; candidates should be able to read drawings and coordinate with

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of electrical design engineering experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience with MCCs, switchgear, power distribution, and equipment-related electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, specifications, and technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design drawings, layouts, schematics, and construction documentation.
• Support design work involving MCCs, switchgear, power distribution, equipment connections, and related electrical systems.
• Prepare and update AutoCAD drawings based on project requirements, markups, field information, and engineering direction.
• Coordinate electrical design details with internal teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support accurate project execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Reading & interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Houston, United States | Posted on 11/09/2026

Design Hire is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to support electrical design and documentation for industrial and facility-based projects. This role is a strong fit for someone with hands-on AutoCAD experience, strong technical fundamentals, and the ability to develop practical electrical design packages for power and equipment systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design drawings, layouts, schematics, and construction documentation.
• Support design work involving MCCs, switchgear, power distribution, equipment connections, and related electrical systems.
• Prepare and update AutoCAD drawings based on project requirements, markups, field information, and engineering direction.
• Coordinate electrical design details with internal teams, vendors, and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, and technical documentation to support accurate project execution.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of electrical design engineering experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Strong electrical design background in industrial, manufacturing, utility, or facility-based environments.
• Experience with MCCs, switchgear, power distribution, and equipment-related electrical systems.
• AutoCAD experience required.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, one-lines, schematics, specifications, and technical documents.
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple design tasks and follow projects through completion.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Design Hire is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiantitive Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility:

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.