Senior Electrical Designer – Power Systems & Substation Design

Root 3 Power, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical coverage

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Overtime pay

Job summary

Root 3 Power, LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team. You will execute a wide range of drafting and design assignments for low and medium voltage power systems, producing construction packages, single- and three-line diagrams, and related drawings in AutoCAD.

You will lead internal design efforts, mentor junior designers, ensure NEC/NFPA/NESC/IEEE compliance, and manage schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of AutoCAD experience within industrial power distribution.
• Proven proficiency in three-phase power systems, AC/DC control circuits, and instrument transformers.
• Experience developing breaker control schematics, wiring diagrams, and interconnected wiring packages.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, mentoring junior designers and interfacing with project teams.
• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, and NESC standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2D drawings in AutoCAD for construction packages (Single Line, Three Line Diagrams, Equipment Elevations, Breaker Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Plot Plans).
• Lead development for internal design specifications and standard drawing templates.
• Check engineering drawings for accuracy and adherence to client specs.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior drafting/design staff.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and project specifications to meet goals.
• Determine manpower requirements and delegate tasks to the team.
• Ensure electrical design meets NEC/NFPA/NESC/IEEE standards.
• Participate in project meetings.
• Occasionally travel to domestic sites for data collection or client meetings.

Skills

CAD concepts

AutoCAD drafting

Electrical design

Project leadership

Education

Associate degree in CAD or Electrical Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Root 3 Power, LLC in Houston, TX seeks a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team. You will execute a wide range of drafting and design assignments for low and medium voltage power systems, producing construction packages, single- and three-line diagrams, and related drawings in AutoCAD.

You will lead internal design efforts, mentor junior designers, ensure NEC/NFPA/NESC/IEEE compliance, and manage schedules and budgets.