Electrical Designer in Houston

Energy Jobline ZR; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Technical Services in West Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to develop power and controls design packages for industrial facilities. You will collaborate with drafters and engineers in a fast-paced project-driven environment, using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation to produce plans, diagrams, and schedules.

The role requires 5+ years of electrical design experience and formal AutoCAD training.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electrical design using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and/or MicroStation.
• Formal training in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
• Experience coordinating with drafters and engineers across multiple design disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design packages for industrial facilities with minimal supervision.
• Apply NFPA 70 (NEC) and API RP 500 to ensure compliance and safety.
• Coordinate electrical power and controls design with engineers and project managers.
• Utilize AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation for drafting and package development.
• Adhere to internal and client drafting standards and procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Electrical design

Team coordination

NEC NFPA70

Grounding plans

Wiring diagrams

Instrumentation diagrams

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

MicroStation

Job description

Electrical Designer

Location: West Houston, TX (Westchase area)

Electrical designer experienced in developing power and controls design packages for various industrial facilities, including lift and pump stations. This role involves collaborating with a team of drafters, designers, and engineers in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. The ideal candidate is proficient in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical & MicroStation with strong drafting skills.

General Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive electrical design packages, including plans, elevations, details, diagrams, schematics, and schedules for various industrial facilities with minimal supervision.
• Apply design standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), API RP 500 when developing and reviewing design packages to ensure compliance and safety.
• Coordinate electrical power and controls design by meeting with engineers and project managers and reviewing project documentation.
• Utilize advanced drafting tools and features such as external references, dynamic blocks, functions, and formulas in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and other software. Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing workload effectively to meet deadlines under tight schedules.
• Adhere to internal and client-specific drafting and design standards and procedures to deliver high-quality work.

Education/Certifications

• Formal training in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.
• MUST have minimum of 5 years professional, full-time experience in electrical design using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and/or MicroStation.

Required/ Experience

• Experience coordinating with drafters, designers, and engineers across multiple design disciplines, including civil and mechanical, in an office environment
• Previous or current experience in an engineering firm, working in an electrical and controls capacity for various industrial facilities
• Experience working full-time with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation to draft and develop electrical design packages.
• experience w/ grounding plans, conduit & cable schedule, process & instrumentation diagram, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Highly motivated, proactive, w/ good communication skills & Attention to detail.

Company Description

Taylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.

Specialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative

Company DescriptionTaylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.

Specialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative