Electrical Designer

Brooksource; Milford Mill (MD); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 49,593; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday pay & sick leave

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Eight Eleven Group is seeking an Electrical Designer to support substation and high voltage projects. Translate engineer markups into production CAD drawings and support milestones. Entry-level to associate with mentorship from senior engineers and designers.

The role offers hybrid work in Windsor Mill, MD, with pay range $28.00–$36.00 per hour. Training, and exposure to large Fortune 100 client projects, are provided.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or certificate in Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Electrical Technology, CAD or related field or Bachelos/Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering.
• 0–3 years of experience in CAD drafting, design technology, or a related technical role
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or other design software
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Familiarity with protection and control drawing types used in substation environments (elementary diagrams, CWDs, panel layouts) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute technical markups accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple drawing revisions across concurrent projects
• Effective communication skills; ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and field personnel
• AutoCAD Electrical experience or knowledge is a plus
• Utility, power, or industrial plant drafting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute engineer-developed markups to produce and update system protection and control drawings in AutoCAD, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematic diagrams, elementary drawings, and panel layouts
• Support the full design workflow, updating drawings at each milestone as markups are reviewed and approved by engineers
• Maintain and revise existing substation drawing sets to reflect field as-built conditions and design changes
• Apply and adhere drafting standards, drawing conventions, and configuration control procedures
• Prepare QA checklists and ensure drawings comply with design configuration control policies and applicable regulatory standards
• Support pilot projects within AutoCAD Electrical as the team transitions to expanded use of the platform
• Coordinate with engineers, project teams, and field personnel to verify drawing accuracy and resolve technical discrepancies
• Provide technical drawing support to field construction, testing, and commissioning crews as needed
• Maintain awareness of NERC PRC & CIP Standards as they apply to documentation and design deliverables

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Electrical schematics

One-line diagrams

Substation design

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Drafting/CAD certificate

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

CAD software

Job description

Windsor Mill, MD (Hybrid 3 days in office)

Contract-to-Hire

Pay Rate - $28.00 - $36.00/hr (Depending on Experience - 40hr/week)

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support substation and high voltage projects. As an Associate Electrical Designer, you will translate engineer-developed markups into accurate, production-ready CAD drawings and support the delivery of design packages across project milestones. You will start on smaller-scop projects, including transformer, arrester, and battery replacements and progress into larger, more complex design work. The Associate Electrical Designer will receive hands on training and mentorship from Senior Engineers and a team of experience Designers.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and execute engineer-developed markups to produce and update system protection and control drawings in AutoCAD, including one-line diagrams, AC/DC schematic diagrams, elementary drawings, and panel layouts
• Support the full design workflow, updating drawings at each milestone as markups are reviewed and approved by engineers
• Maintain and revise existing substation drawing sets to reflect field as-built conditions and design changes
• Apply and adhere drafting standards, drawing conventions, and configuration control procedures
• Prepare QA checklists and ensure drawings comply with design configuration control policies and applicable regulatory standards
• Support pilot projects within AutoCAD Electrical as the team transitions to expanded use of the platform
• Coordinate with engineers, project teams, and field personnel to verify drawing accuracy and resolve technical discrepancies
• Provide technical drawing support to field construction, testing, and commissioning crews as needed
• Maintain awareness of NERC PRC & CIP Standards as they apply to documentation and design deliverables

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or Certificate in Engineering Technology, Drafting Technology, Electrical Technology, Computer-Aided Drafting a related technical field or Bachelos degree in Electrical Engineering
• 0–3 years of experience in CAD drafting, design technology, or a related technical role
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or other design software
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, and technical specifications
• Familiarity with protection and control drawing types used in substation environments (elementary diagrams, CWDs, panel layouts) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to execute technical markups accurately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple drawing revisions across concurrent projects
• Effective communication skills; ability to collaborate with engineers, designers, and field personnel
• AutoCAD Electrical experience or knowledge is a plus
• Utility, power, or industrial plant drafting experience is a plus

What s in it for you?

• A welcoming, team environment where you will be provided an opportunity to work with a Fortune 100 company. Eight Eleven group offers Health, Dental and Vision benefits, weekly pay, holiday paid time off and sick leave.
• The Elevate program allows for 12-months of technical training and upskilling, professional development, and exposure to upper leadership at our client to ensure the full-time conversion process is as seamless as possible.

Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.