Electrical Designer

NES Fircroft; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support industrial and commercial projects by developing high-quality electrical design packages and coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. You will deliver design documents on schedule, ensuring compliance with client standards and applicable electrical codes.

The role requires experience in industrial/commercial electrical design, proficiency in AutoCAD 2D, and strong NEC knowledge, with the ability to read drawings

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for industrial, commercial, or related projects.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D and NEC understanding.
• Strong coordination with cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical design packages including single-line diagrams, schematics, and cable schedules.
• Coordinate with Electrical & Instrumentation, Engineering, Piping, Mechanical, and Civil/Structural teams to resolve design conflicts.
• Review and incorporate vendor documentation into project design packages.
• Support multiple projects within a shared-resource environment while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Skills

Electrical design

Reading drawings

Cross-functional coordination

NEC knowledge

Tools

Navisworks

Bluebeam

SmartPlant Instrumentation

3D design platforms

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support the execution of industrial and commercial projects by developing high-quality electrical design packages and coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams. This role will be responsible for delivering design documents on schedule while ensuring compliance with client standards, project requirements, and applicable electrical codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain electrical design packages including:
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Electrical schematics
  • Cable schedules
  • Conduit and cable tray layouts
  • Grounding and lighting plans
  • Vendor package reviews
• Take ownership of assigned project deliverables and ensure milestones are met with a high level of accountability.
• Apply client and company design standards throughout all phases of project execution.
• Coordinate closely with Electrical & Instrumentation (I&E), Engineering, Piping, Mechanical, and Civil/Structural teams to resolve design conflicts and routing constraints.
• Review and incorporate vendor documentation into project design packages.
• Support multiple projects within a shared-resource environment while maintaining quality and schedule commitments.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in electrical design for industrial, commercial, or related engineering projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 2D.
• Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and design documents.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross-functional project teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial project experience, particularly within a lump-sum turnkey (LSTK) environment.
• Experience with Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Design.
• Working knowledge of:
  • Navisworks
  • Bluebeam
  • SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)
  • 3D design platforms
• Ability to effectively manage workload across multiple concurrent projects.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a driven, solutions-oriented designer with a strong technical foundation and a "get-it-done" mentality. While industrial experience is preferred, candidates from commercial or residential electrical design backgrounds who are adaptable, capable, and eager to learn will also be considered.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining andManufacturingsectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.