Electrical Designer / CAD Drafter

Aquent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health, vision, and dental

Retirement plan with company match

Online training through Aquent Gym

Job summary

Aquent in Houston seeks an Electrical Designer/Drafter to develop detailed electrical drawings, 3D models, and BOMs for hyperscale data center modules and modular infrastructure projects. You will deliver high-quality, code-compliant electrical deliverables and collaborate closely with engineers and management.

The role requires expertise in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, along with Navisworks coordination, ERP familiarity, and strong QA/QC adherence.

Qualifications

• Education: Technical Certification or Associate Degree in Electrical Design, Drafting, or related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 5–15 years in modular EPC projects, high-density data centers, or hyperscale environments.
• 3D CAD: Proficiency in SolidWorks (Mandatory) and AutoCAD.
• Model coordination: Navisworks Manager / Freedom experience.
• Tools: Proficient with PDF editors and MS Office 365.
• Codes: Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, IEC, IBC, OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and finalize detailed electrical drawing packages (schematics, layouts, wiring diagrams, I/O schedules).
• Prepare bulk MTOs and detailed BOMs independently.
• Assist in troubleshooting by simulating layouts in design tools.
• Create FAT sequences and installation procedures for customer submission.
• Review vendor data and supervise outsourced design work.

Skills

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Navisworks

PDF editing

MS Office 365

Education

Technical Certification or Associate Degree in Electrical Design

Tools

Autodesk Revit

SAP (ERP modules)

Job description

Are you a meticulous and innovative Electrical Designer ready to make a significant impact on cutting-edge infrastructure projects? We are seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic team, where you will play a crucial role in bringing complex electrical designs to life for hyperscale data center modules.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Designer / Drafter to join our engineering team in Houston, TX. In this role, you will work closely with Engineers and Engineering Management to produce high-quality electrical drawings, 3D models, and comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs) for Hyperscale Data Center Modules and modular infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for independently creating, checking, and approving electrical deliverables, ensuring that all designs comply with customer specifications, internal QA/QC standards, and relevant industry codes.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Deliverables: Prepare, review, and finalize detailed electrical drawing packages, including single-line electrical wiring schematics, panel layouts, panel drawings, cable routing, interconnect diagrams, loop diagrams, lighting layouts, instrument location plans, earthing details, and I/O schedules.
• Material Management: Prepare bulk Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) independently without direct engineering supervision.
• Problem Solving & Simulation: Assist service and project personnel in troubleshooting technical issues by simulating physical and electrical layouts within design tools.
• Testing & Installation Documentation: Prepare sequence drawings and procedures for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), as well as compile complete installation procedures for customer submission.
• Vendor & Subcontractor Oversight: Review vendor data, 3D models, and drawings for specification compliance; supervise design work outsourced to third-party engineering firms.
• Quality & Standards: Ensure all designs align with engineering standards, QA/QC protocols, and applicable industry codes (IEC, IBC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA).
• Continuous Improvement: Provide "Lessons Learned" feedback from project execution to refine internal tools, design workflows, and procedures.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Technical Certification or Associate Degree in Electrical Design, Drafting, or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience: 5 to 15 years of hands-on electrical design and drafting experience in modular EPC projects, high-density data centers, or hyperscale environments.
• 3D CAD / Modeling: Proficiency and mastery in SolidWorks (Mandatory) and Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Model Review: Mastery in Navisworks Manager / Freedom for model coordination and clash detection.
• Software Tools: High proficiency with PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Foxit, etc.) and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
• Codes & Standards: General operational knowledge of industry standards including NEC, NFPA, IEC, IBC, and OSHA guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Autodesk Revit and Autodesk BIM 360.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically SAP (Engineering modules and transactions).
• Direct experience with hyperscale data center power distribution modules and packaged electrical buildings.

Professional Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting technical layout drawings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Highly adaptable with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.

Work Authorization: Must have the legal right to work in the US (No sponsorship available)

Location: This is an onsite opportunity in Houston – onlu LOCAL candidates will be considered.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

• subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match
• free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.