Industrial Electrical Designer | 3D BIM & NEC Expert

McCarl's Technical Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly discretionary bonus potential

Company-paid medical/dental/vision for

Company-paid life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Eight paid company holidays

Job summary

McCarl's Technical Services is seeking an Electrical Designer to develop high-quality electrical drawings, 3D models, and layout packages for industrial and commercial projects in the Pittsburgh area. The role requires strong NEC knowledge, coordination with engineers, and adherence to client standards.

You will produce layouts, wiring diagrams, panel schedules, and conduit routing using 2D/3D tools, support load calculations, and participate in BIM coordination with Navisworks, Revit, or

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or technical certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology or similar field.
• 3–5 years of electrical design experience in industrial, commercial, or utility environments.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and/or Revit; BIM experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical codes; ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and vendor docs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical layouts, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, grounding plans, lighting layouts, and panel schedules.
• Develop conduit, cable tray, and equipment routing using 2D and 3D modeling tools.
• Support load calculations, panel schedules, breaker sizing, and circuiting with engineers.
• Translate engineering requirements into accurate drawings and coordinate with architectural, mechanical, structural, and instrumentation disciplines.
• Maintain revision control and adhere to drawing standards.
• Assist with field verification, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Generate electrical material takeoffs, device counts, and conduit/cable quantities.
• Participate in BIM coordination using Navisworks, Revit, or AutoCAD Electrical.
• Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, IEEE, and client standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Reading and interpreting drawings

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Associate's degree or technical certificate in Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

McCarl's Technical Services is seeking an Electrical Designer to develop high-quality electrical drawings, 3D models, and layout packages for industrial and commercial projects in the Pittsburgh area. The role requires strong NEC knowledge, coordination with engineers, and adherence to client standards.

You will produce layouts, wiring diagrams, panel schedules, and conduit routing using 2D/3D tools, support load calculations, and participate in BIM coordination with Navisworks, Revit, or