Electrical Designer/Drafter

BlackRock Resources, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackRock Resources, LLC is seeking an Electrical Designer/Drafter in Pittsburgh, PA to produce accurate CAD drawings and perform basic design calculations for industrial projects.

You will ensure compliance with NEC and NFPA standards while collaborating with engineers and project managers throughout the project lifecycle. A hands-on, detail-oriented professional will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of electrical design and drafting experience in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD — required.
• Associate degree, technical diploma, or certification in Electrical Drafting or Engineering Technology — preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA standards.
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, specs, and markups into construction-ready drawings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Create and revise electrical drawings — schematics, one-line/three-line diagrams, panel schedules, wiring diagrams, and installation details.
• Develop electrical layouts for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and control systems.
• Perform basic electrical calculations — load, voltage drop, conduit fill, and panel sizing.
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, mechanical designers, and the in-house panel shop.
• Maintain document control and revision tracking; support field RFIs and as-built updates.

Skills

Electrical design

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Drafting or Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Immediate Need | Direct Hire

Electrical Designer / Drafter

Pittsburgh, PA

Up to $85,000

Why Our Client?

• Global reach with clients spanning 35+ countries and growing
• Custom engineering — no two projects, no two days, the same
• Small team, big visibility — your work matters here
• Expanding into EV battery and renewable energy markets

The Role

A hands-on electrical design and drafting role supporting industrial project teams by developing accurate CAD drawings, performing basic design calculations, and ensuring compliance with NEC and NFPA standards throughout the full project lifecycle.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Create and revise electrical drawings — schematics, one-line/three-line diagrams, panel schedules, wiring diagrams, and installation details
• Develop electrical layouts for power distribution, lighting, grounding, and control systems
• Perform basic electrical calculations — load, voltage drop, conduit fill, and panel sizing
• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, mechanical designers, and the in-house panel shop
• Maintain document control and revision tracking; support field RFIs and as-built updates

What We Need

• 3–5 years of electrical design and drafting experience in an industrial environment
• Proficiency in AutoCAD — required
• Associate degree, technical diploma, or certification in Electrical Drafting or Engineering Technology — preferred
• Strong knowledge of NEC and NFPA standards
• Ability to interpret engineering sketches, specs, and markups into construction-ready drawings
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Interested and qualified? Send your resume to Kristie at [e-mail]
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