Electrical Design I – BIM & CAD Focus (Austin)

DBR; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DBR is hiring an Electrical Designer I in Austin to support project teams with electrical design and BIM drafting. This role involves applying DBR design standards, delivering preliminary calculations, equipment sizing, and coordinating with project managers and mentors to ensure quality, on-schedule outcomes.

The position requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong drafting skills in Revit and AutoCAD, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering or
• Technical/Associate Degree with 1 year of related work experience or
• High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Provide design assistance on selected projects and work with other designers and BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule.
• Learn and apply DBR design standards per appropriate design manual and as directed by the Practice Area Leader (PAL).
• Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or Technical/Training Mentor such as preliminary calculations, design distribution, equipment sizing, and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed.
• Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design. Responsible for reviewing all calculations with Technical/Training Mentor.
• Research and select equipment based on Technical/Training Mentor recommendations and fill out schedules.
• Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings.
• Research design options as directed by Project Manager or Technical/Training Mentor. Document and share that research.
• Research code issues.
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards.
• Keep Project Manager or Technical/Training Mentor informed of workload.

Job description

DBR is hiring an Electrical Designer I in Austin to support project teams with electrical design and BIM drafting. This role involves applying DBR design standards, delivering preliminary calculations, equipment sizing, and coordinating with project managers and mentors to ensure quality, on-schedule outcomes.

The position requires a relevant degree or equivalent experience, strong drafting skills in Revit and AutoCAD, and proficiency with MS Office.