Junior Engineer

CAM Integrated Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CAM Integrated Solutions in Houston is seeking a Manufacturing & Design Project Junior Engineer to support both project engineering and design of modular electrical systems such as eHouses and Switchracks.

You will collaborate with the Project Manager, Engineering Manager, and shop team to schedule work, develop electrical designs in AutoCAD/SolidWorks, and ensure timely delivery while meeting NEC/UL-508A and IEC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cross-department collaboration.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Assist in manufacturing project engineering tasks including scheduling and delivery planning.
• Collaborate on electrical design using AutoCAD or SolidWorks to generate schematics and layouts.
• Provide on-demand technical support to manufacturing and QA during testing and commissioning.
• Help ensure quality through inspections, documentation, and adherence to specifications.
• Support continuous improvement by recording lessons learned and proposed design enhancements.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

ETAP

SKM

Rockwell Automation PLC

Job description

Manufacturing & Design Project Junior Engineer

Department: Operations

Reports To: Project Manager / Director of Operations

Role Summary:

The Manufacturing & Design Project Junior Engineer plays a dual-role supporting both project engineering and technical design of modular electrical systems—such as eHouses and Switchracks. Reporting directly to the Project Manager, the Junior Engineer is responsible for supporting project execution, developing electrical designs, and ensuring timely delivery and quality compliance. The role requires close collaboration with the Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Lead, and Drafters.

Team Interactions and Reporting Structure:

• Reports To: Project Manager
• Operations Director: Receives technical guidance and design standards.
• Manufacturing Lead: Supports manufacturing execution and resolves design-related issues during fabrication.
• Drafter(s): Works together to prepare, review, and revise Issue for Approval (IFA) and Issue for Construction (IFC) drawing packages.
• Manufacturing Team: Provides hand-on engineering support to ensure build quality and adherence to specifications.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing Project Engineering
  • Assist the PM in scheduling, resource tracking, and delivery planning.
  • Coordinate internally with procurement, drafting, and manufacturing to meet project deadlines.
  • Support documentation and project deliverables, including:
    • Cable and conduit schedules
    • I/O schedules
    • Material lists and reports
• B. Electrical Design
  • Collaborate with the Drafter and Engineering Manager to create electrical distribution and control system designs.
  • Review and revise electrical drawings, ensuring readiness for IFA/IFC stages.
  • Use AutoCAD or SolidWorks to generate schematics, layouts, and wiring diagrams.
  • Validate designs for feasibility, manufacturability, and code compliance (NEC, UL-508A, IEC).
• C. Technical Support
  • Provide on-demand technical clarification to the Manufacturing Lead and shop team.
  • Participate in troubleshooting and support field engineers or QA staff during testing or commissioning.
  • Support continuous improvement by documenting lessons learned and proposed design enhancements.
• D. Quality Assurance
  • Assist in the inspection and testing of completed assemblies.
  • Help maintain documentation of quality deviations and corrective actions.
  • Work with the PM and Manufacturing Lead to ensure products meet customer and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Organizational and multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of AutoCAD 2D/3D, SolidWorks
• Familiarity with ETAP, SKM, or similar electrical analysis tools
• Basic experience with PLC programming tools (e.g., Rockwell Automation)
• Working knowledge of UL-508A, NEC, IEC compliance
• Exposure to project management workflows
• Understanding of industrial power and automation systems for oil & gas and data center applications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to work on a computer and review electrical drawings, schematics, project documentation, and technical reports for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to perform inspections, testing activities, and site visits in manufacturing and industrial environments as needed.
• Ability to distinguish colors, symbols, and markings on electrical drawings, wiring diagrams, and equipment labels.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, manufacturing personnel, and customers.
• Ability to wear required PPE when working in manufacturing, testing, or industrial environments.
• Ability to work in environments with exposure to noise, dust, and varying temperatures during shop visits and project support activities.