Electrical Designer

Willis Electrical; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Willis Electrical, based in Houston, seeks an Electrical Designer to prepare detailed drawings and documentation for engineering projects. You will develop design packages for construction, manufacturing, or installation, and work with engineers and managers to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications include 2–3 years with AutoCAD Electrical, formal training, and familiarity with UL standards. A related degree is a plus, and strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience with AutoCAD Electrical and wiring diagrams.
• 2-3 years experience originating electrical drawings.
• Formal training is required.
• Electrical Engineering Degree is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with UL 508A, 698A, and NNNY standards.
• Knowledge of electrical symbols, schematics and drafting standards.
• Understanding of power systems, motor controls, PLC layouts and instrumentation diagrams.
• Ability to perform basic electrical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed electrical drawings, layouts, and documentation for engineering projects.
• Develop accurate design packages for construction, manufacturing, or installation.
• Create detailed 2D layouts and drawings for electrical enclosures.
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, electrical codes, 3rd party standards and customer requirements.
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate approved equipment data into project documents.
• Revise drawings based on engineering markups and client feedback.
• Maintain drawing standards, document control, and revision logs.
• Assist in standardizing design templates, symbols, and drawing practices.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes and shop efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Formal training

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Drafting software

Job description

Willis Electrical is a UL-listed panel shop based in Houston, specializing in custom control panels, motor control, hazardous area solutions, and engineered electrical solutions. We support customers across industries including oil & gas, utilities, wastewater, and industrial applications.

As a growing, family-owned business, we pride ourselves on responsiveness, quality, and long-term customer relationships.

Job Description

An Electrical Designer is responsible for preparing detailed electrical drawings, layouts, and technical documentation to support engineering projects. This role works closely with electrical engineers, project managers, and other disciplines to develop accurate design packages for construction, manufacturing, or installation.

We are estimating a pay range of $80,000-$100,000 salary based on experience and formal education.

Responsibility and Authority

• Electrical Drafter is responsible for preparing detailed electrical drawings, layouts, and technical documentation to support engineering projects
• This role works closely with customers, production, project managers and other disciplines to develop accurate design packages for construction, manufacturing, installation and wiring.
• Develop electrical drawings including:
• Create detailed 2D layouts and drawings for electrical enclosures
• Ensure drawings comply with company standards, electrical codes, 3rd party standards and customer requirements
• Review vendor drawings and incorporate approved equipment data into project documents
• Revise drawings based on engineering markups and client feedback
• Maintain drawing standards, document control, and revision logs
• Assist in standardizing design templates, symbols, and drawing practices
• Support continuous improvement of design processes and shop efficiency
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and documentation practices

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 2-3 years experience with AutoCAD Electrical, or equivalent software, completing physical panel layouts and wiring diagrams
• 2-3 years experience originating electrical drawings
• Formal training is required
• Electrical Engineering Degree is a plus but not required
• Familiarity with UL 508A, 698A, and NNNY Standards
• Knowledge of electrical symbols, schematics and industry drafting standards
• Understanding of power systems, motor controls, PLC layouts and instrumentation diagrams
• Ability to perform basic electrical calculations