Plan Detailer

A-C Electric Company; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Pension plans

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

A-C Electric Company in Bakersfield, CA seeks a Plan Detailer with extensive electrical construction experience to translate project drawings and field knowledge into detailed installation plans. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Foremen, and Virtual Construction to ensure constructability and safe, efficient field execution.

Applicants should have deep NEC knowledge, strong documentation skills, and proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of commercial and industrial electrical construction experience.
• Extensive electrical field knowledge developed through hands-on experience.
• Ability to interpret construction documents and translate drawings into plans.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed installation plans by translating drawings, specifications, scope, and field knowledge into installation, layout, coordination, shop, and fabrication drawings including conduit routing.
• Plan for constructability and field execution from design through closeout, visualizing work as a sequence of activities and developing techniques for successful field execution.
• Coordinate across project and field teams with Project Managers, Foremen, Virtual Construction, and partners to align detailing with project requirements.
• Identify opportunities for efficient installation and fabrication by applying electrical construction experience to improve planning, coordination, and use of in-house fabrication resources.
• Apply codes, safety requirements, and lessons learned to detailing decisions to support accurate and practical plans.
• Support continuous improvement by evaluating detailing practices and sharing best practices.

Skills

Electrical construction

Field knowledge

Interpret drawings

Attention to detail

Computer proficiency

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bakersfield, United States | Posted on 09/27/2026

Your years in the field give you anunderstanding of electrical installation that can’t come from drawingsalone. As a Plan Detailer at A-C Electric Company, you'll bring thatexperience into project planning, turning project requirements intopractical installation plans that help field teams execute the worksafely and efficiently. Working with project management, fieldleadership, Virtual Construction, and construction support teams,you’ll develop detailed plans and drawings, think through sequencingand constructability, and identify opportunities to improveinstallation through coordination and fabrication. This is anopportunity to apply deep electrical construction knowledge beforework reaches the field and help teams build with a clear plan.

What You’ll Do

As a Plan Detailer, your key responsibilitieswill be:

• Developing detailed installation plans by translatingproject drawings, specifications, scope, and field knowledgeinto detailed installation, layout, coordination, shop, andfabrication drawings and plans, including conduit routing.


• Planning for constructability and field execution byapproaching projects systematically from design through closeout,visualizing the work as a sequence of activities and developinginstallation techniques and strategies that support successfulexecution in the field.


• Coordinating across project and field teams by workingclosely with Project Managers, Foremen, Virtual Construction,Construction Services, and other internal and external projectpartners to align detailing with project requirements and field conditions.


• Identifying opportunities for efficient installation andfabrication by applying electrical construction experience toimprove planning, coordination, constructability, and the use ofin-house fabrication resources while helping prevent duplicated orconflicting work.


• Applying codes, safety requirements, and lessons learned todetailing decisions, using knowledge of electrical construction,applicable codes and standards, project experience, and feedbackfrom the field to support accurate and practical plans.

Additional duties will include:

• Supporting continuous improvement by evaluating detailingpractices and recommending ways to improve accuracy, processes,and use of resources, and sharing best practices that strengthenproject planning and team capability.


• Building effective working relationships with internalteams and external project partners through responsivecommunication, collaboration, and dependable follow-through.


• Maintaining organized project information and usingBluebeam, Microsoft Office, and other established tools tosupport accurate and efficient detailing work.

What You Bring

• At least 10 years of commercial and industrial electricalconstruction experience, with the field knowledge needed tounderstand how electrical systems are planned, sequenced,coordinated, and installed.


• Extensive electrical field knowledge developedthrough substantial hands-on commercial and industrial electricalconstruction experience.


• Deep knowledge of electrical and applicable construction codesand standards, including the National Electrical Code(NEC), IEE, ISA, and other requirements relevant to the work.


• The ability to interpret construction documents andtranslate drawings, specifications, project requirements, andfield conditions into practical installation plans and details.


• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.


• Strong organization and attention to detail, with theability to approach complex construction work systematically andmaintain accuracy throughout the detailing process.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience connecting field installation with projectplanning, including constructability, coordination,sequencing, or fabrication planning.


• Experience developing electrical installation details ordrawings for large commercial or industrial constructionprojects.


• Strong collaborative instincts, with the ability to workeffectively with field leadership, project management, VirtualConstruction, fabrication resources, and other project partners.


• A continuous-improvement mindset, with a habit of applyinglessons learned and looking for practical ways to makeinstallation and planning more efficient.


• Practical problem-solving ability, including the ability tovisualize how work will be installed and identify potentialchallenges before they reach the field.

What Success Looks Like

• Translating project requirements into practical installationplans that field teams can use to understand and execute the work.


• Applying field experience to identify installationconsiderations, coordinate with the right project partners,and help resolve issues before they disrupt execution.


• Collaborating with field leadership and prefabricationresources to identify opportunities for off-site fabricationand coordinating the work in a way that supports the project’sinstallation plan.


• Completing work with careful attention to projectrequirements, applicable codes and standards, safety, andthe realities of electrical construction.

The duties and responsibilities are intended to describe thegeneral nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing, and other duties will be assignedbased on the position’s role within the business unit.

Pay Range: $100,000–$145,000 per year*

*This range represents the pay A-C Electric Company reasonablyexpects to offer for this position. Actual pay may vary based onjob-related factors, including relevant experience, skills,education, certifications, and work location. Additionalcompensation or benefits may apply depending on the positionoffered.

What We Invest in You

We invest in our people with first-in-classbenefits, including comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, paidtime off, and professional development opportunities designed tosupport their well-being, growth, and future.

• Profit sharing and pension plans, each100% funded by the firm


• Health, vision, dental, and lifeinsurance plans available


• Short- and long-term disability plans available


• Paid holidays, sick days, and vacationtime off


• Relocation Assistance for select roles


• Wellness programs &company-sponsored events and sports teams


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• Employee Assistance Program


• Safety Recognition Program


• Culture and Performance Awards andRecognition Programs


• Tuition Assistance Programs


• Vehicle Allowance Program for select roles


• Travel Assistance


• Will Preparation Services


• Legal Protection and Identify TheftProtection Program


• Association Involvement


• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance


• Voluntary Accident Insurance

Location: Bakersfield, CA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-time

This position is typically scheduled 40 hoursper week. Start and end times may vary based on project, customer,operational, or site requirements, and additional hours may berequired to support project meetings, critical activities, deadlines,operational needs, or issue resolution.

This position requires up to 25% travel,primarily within the region to project sites, Company offices, clientmeetings, and other business-related locations. Regular operation of acompany or personal vehicle is an essential function of this position.

The general work environment involves sittingfor extended periods, standing, walking, typing, and occasionallifting of up to 50 lbs. Work is conducted primarily indoors, andnoise levels are typically low to medium.

For over 80 years, we’vebuilt a reputation for delivering some of the industry’s mostchallenging electrical construction projects through technicalexpertise, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality.

A-C Electric Company is committed to the purpose of equalemployment opportunity and makes employment decisions based onmerit. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination by anyemployee of the Company, including supervisors and co-workers, basedon race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age 40 orolder, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disabilityunrelated to general ability, medical condition, sexual orientation,veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal,state, or local laws. This policy shall apply to all employmentactions, including hiring, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; ratesof pay or other compensation; and selection for training, includingapprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training.

Employment may be contingent upon completion of job-related,legally permitted pre-employment requirements. Any requiredscreening will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

A-C Electric Company provides reasonable accommodation to enablequalified individuals to participate in the application and hiringprocess and to perform the essential functions of their positions,as required by applicable law. If you need accommodation during theapplication or hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] or(661) 410-0000.