Electrical Designer (CAD/BIM Technician)

Mead & Hunt; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 47,500 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A national architectural firm is seeking an Electrical Designer to join their Food & Beverage group in Champaign, IL. This position involves serving as the main contact for CAD tasks, preparing electrical design documents, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or significant relevant experience and proficiency in AutoCAD. Competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement are offered in a supportive, employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-15 years of relevant experience if no degree.
• Understanding of power and lighting design principles.

Responsibilities

• Main contact for CAD tasks on projects.
• Prepare design documents using CAD software.
• Assist with design computations and estimates.
• Modify project reports and specifications.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Associate degree in CAD or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rockwell Automation

Job description

Mead & Hunt is a national, full-service architectural, engineering, and construction firm with a legacy of delivering innovative solutions for over a century. What sets us apart isn’t just our technical expertise, it’s how we do what we do. Serving a wide range of markets across the U.S., we bring creativity, collaboration, and purpose to every project we take on.

We’re grounded in a people-first culture that drives everything we do. We believe in doing what’s right, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where flexibility, collaboration, and personal growth thrive. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team members and empower them to shape their careers and make a lasting impact.

We’re excited to announce an opportunity for an Electrical Designer (CAD/BIM Technician) to join our Food & Beverage group in Champaign, IL.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the main point of contact for all CAD related tasks on assigned projects.
• Uses computer aided engineering and design software to prepare electrical engineering and design documents.
• Assists with design computations and quantity estimates.
• Assists with preparation and/or modification of reports, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, permits, and/or designs for projects.
• Responsible for task-specific quality system tasks as defined in quality manual.
• Maintains technical competence on software features, company standards, and best practices.
• Subscribes to the company’s technical blog.
• Other duties as assigned.

The Successful Candidate Must Have a Minimum Of

• Associate degree (or higher) in computer aided drafting (CAD) or related field from an accredited institution.
• OR if no degree, between 2-15 years of relevant professional experience.

The Preferred Candidate Will Have

• Experience with power plan designs (480V and below).
• Experience with lighting plan designs.
• Experience with control panel design.
• Experience in power equipment specification (substations, MCCs, PDPs, LPs).
• Experience with AutoCAD & Rockwell Automation.
• Previous experience working in food & beverage facilities.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Salary Range: $47,500 to $118,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as experience, skill set or location.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.