Electrical Designer

McCarl's Technical Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly discretionary bonus potential

Company-paid medical/dental/vision for

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Eight paid company holidays

Job summary

McCarl's Technical Services is seeking an Electrical Designer to develop high-quality electrical drawings, 3D models, and layout packages for industrial and commercial projects in the Pittsburgh area. The role requires strong NEC knowledge, coordination with engineers, and adherence to client standards.

You will produce layouts, wiring diagrams, panel schedules, and conduit routing using 2D/3D tools, support load calculations, and participate in BIM coordination with Navisworks, Revit, or

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar field.
• 3–5 years of electrical design experience in industrial, commercial, or utility environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or Revit; BIM experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical codes; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and vendor docs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical layouts, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, grounding plans, lighting layouts, and panel schedules.
• Develop conduit, cable tray, and equipment routing using 2D and 3D modeling tools.
• Support load calculations, panel schedules, breaker sizing, and circuiting with engineers.
• Translate engineering requirements into accurate drawings and coordinate with architectural, mechanical, structural, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Maintain revision control and adhere to drawing standards.
• Assist with field verification, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Generate electrical material takeoffs, device counts, and conduit/cable quantities.
• Participate in BIM coordination using Navisworks, Revit, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and client standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Reading and interpreting drawings

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or technical certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

Position Summary

The Electrical Designer is responsible for developing high-quality electrical drawings, 3D models, and layout packages for industrial and commercial projects. The role requires strong technical knowledge of electrical systems, NEC standards, and construction practices. The designer collaborates with engineers, project managers, and other design disciplines to produce coordinated, code‑compliant deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical layouts, one‑line diagrams, wiring diagrams, grounding plans, lighting layouts, and panel schedules.
• Develop conduit, cable tray, and equipment routing using 2D and 3D modeling tools.
• Work with engineers to support load calculations, panel schedules, breaker sizing, and circuiting.
• Translate engineering requirements into accurate and constructible drawings.
• Coordinate electrical design with architectural, mechanical, structural, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Maintain accurate revision control and adhere to company drawing standards.
• Assist with field verification, redlines, and as‑built documentation.
• Generate electrical material takeoffs, device counts, and conduit/cable quantities.
• Participate in BIM coordination using software such as Navisworks, Revit, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and client standards.
• Contribute to design review meetings and support constructability discussions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical design experience in industrial, commercial, or utility environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or Revit; experience with BIM preferred.
• Working knowledge of power distribution, lighting systems, grounding, raceways, and control systems.
• Strong understanding of NEC and other applicable electrical codes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and vendor documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and within a multi‑disciplinary team.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or technical certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or similar field.
• Experience working in industrial plants, oil & gas, manufacturing, or large commercial facilities.
• Understanding of control panel layouts, instrumentation drawings, and PLC integration.
• Familiarity with Navisworks, Revit MEP, or other 3D coordination tools.

Physical Requirements: Will regularly sit, use of hands/fingers, talk/hear. Will occasionally stand, walk, grasp, reach w/ hands/arms, bend/stoop/kneel/squat/crawl. Lift up to 10lbs. Near vision. Ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Will regularly be in an office. For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in typical office environment. Moderate noise level. Employees must use personal protective equipment as deemed necessary by the industry/construction safety standards and/or by McCarl's safety policy and procedures. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each activity, duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, however are not comprehensive. Items may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at McCarl's

There is a reason why McCarl's is consistently ranked among the leading industrial contractors in the country: the caliber of our people. We are committed to recruiting and retaining professional, dependable team members who are dedicated to customer satisfaction, exceptional job performance, and attention to detail. We build upon this strong foundation by offering ongoing training, career development, and opportunities for growth.

Realizing our employees go above and beyond for the company and our customers, we believe they deserve a robust benefits package. The benefits package we offer to all regular, full-time employees includes:

• Yearly discretionary bonus potential, in addition to base salary
• 100% Company paid benefits (medical, dental & vision) for employees and their dependents based on a preferred plan
• 100% Company paid S/LTD, Life and AD&D insurance for employees
• 401(k) Employee Contributions - eligible on first day of employment
• 401(k) Employer Match and discretionary Profit Sharing
• Vacation days based on service level
• 8 Paid Company Holidays

McCarl's and Affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or on any other characteristic protected by law.