Electrical Designer II: PLC & Backup Power Systems

Solarcraft, Inc.; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Solarcraft, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks an Electrical Designer II to develop complete electrical drawing packages for backup power systems and integrated PLC/control systems using AutoCAD Electrical.

This role requires translating high‑level engineering direction into accurate, coordinated, finished drawings with minimal drafting oversight. You will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to support review, fabrication, wiring, and system integration, while applying NEC requirements and

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, CADD, or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field is a plus.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AutoCAD Electrical, including project setup, schematic drafting, symbol libraries, component tagging, wire numbering, cross-references, and report generation.
• Knowledge of ladder-logic-style PLC/control drawings, PLC I/O documentation, relay logic, and electrical wiring schematics.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and ability to apply relevant requirements to electrical drawings.
• Ability to interpret engineering concepts, equipment specifications, and manufacturer documentation, with strong attention to detail and revision control.
• Electrical design experience with backup power systems and integrated PLC/control systems, with understanding of Solarcraft’s industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop complete electrical drawing packages for backup power systems and integrated PLC/control systems using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Translate high-level engineering direction, functional requirements, sketches, and equipment information into detailed drawings with minimal day-to-day drafting oversight; identify missing information and resolve questions with engineering.
• Prepare power and control schematics, ladder-style PLC/control drawings, PLC I/O diagrams, panel layouts, terminal plans, wiring and interconnection diagrams, cable schedules, and bills of materials as required by each project.
• Use AutoCAD Electrical project tools to manage symbols, component tags, wire numbering, cross-references, drawing organization, and reports consistently across the package.
• Incorporate applicable National Electrical Code (NEC) requirements and project standards into drawings, coordinating code-related design questions with engineering.
• Coordinate electrical interfaces and component information with engineering, controls, and manufacturing teams to support fabrication, wiring, and system integration.
• Review drawing packages for completeness, accuracy, and consistency; incorporate review comments and maintain revision-controlled and as-built documentation.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

SOLIDWORKS Electrical

Job description

Solarcraft, Inc. in Sugar Land, TX seeks an Electrical Designer II to develop complete electrical drawing packages for backup power systems and integrated PLC/control systems using AutoCAD Electrical.

This role requires translating high‑level engineering direction into accurate, coordinated, finished drawings with minimal drafting oversight. You will work with engineering and manufacturing teams to support review, fabrication, wiring, and system integration, while applying NEC requirements and