Electrical Designer (CAD/BIM Technician)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401K plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

A national architectural and engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Designer (CAD/BIM Technician) in Champaign, IL. The successful candidate will manage all CAD-related tasks, prepare electrical design documents, and assist with various project reports. Candidates can apply with an Associate degree in CAD or relevant experience (2-15 years). Strong AutoCAD knowledge is preferred. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, and a 401K plan. Join a supportive workplace where you can grow your career.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate degree in CAD or related field from an accredited institution.
• Between 2-15 years of relevant professional experience if no degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main contact for all CAD related tasks on assigned projects.
• Prepare electrical engineering and design documents using software.
• Assist with design computations and quantity estimates.
• Help prepare and modify reports, specifications, and designs.
• Responsible for task-specific quality system tasks.
• Maintain technical competence on software features and standards.
• Subscribe to the company’s technical blog.

Skills

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

Experience with Rockwell Automation

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in computer aided drafting (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 assisted 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.