Senior SolidWorks Electrical Designer

American Society of Interior Designers, Inc; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced SolidWorks Electrical Designer to support the design and integration of electrical systems in complex equipment. The role requires strong 3D modeling in SolidWorks and hands‑on experience with electrical layouts, routing, and documentation.

You will collaborate with electrical, controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure production‑ready 3D designs, accurate BOMs, and compliant routing and installation practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years electrical or controls design/drafting in industrial equipment or related environment.
• Proven hands-on SolidWorks experience creating 3D parts, assemblies, and drawings.
• Ability to model and integrate electrical components within 3D assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain coordinated 3D SolidWorks models and assemblies for electrical systems.
• Model equipment such as switchgear, MCCs, panelboards, transformers, VFDs, and grounding components.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, P&IDs, I/O lists, and vendor drawings.
• Establish practical routing for power, controls, instrumentation, and communications.
• Ensure cable routing, bend radii, and installation clearances meet requirements.
• Produce and revise electrical design docs including BOMs, wiring details, and schedules.
• Coordinate electrical layouts with multiple disciplines to resolve clashes.
• Maintain revisions, redlines, and as-built documentation.
• Support manufacturing, procurement, quality, and field installation with design questions.
• Improve templates, libraries, routing practices, and repeatable design processes.

Skills

SolidWorks

3D modeling

Electrical design

PDM/PLM

Communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree / technical training

High school diploma

Tools

SolidWorks Electrical

SolidWorks Routing

SolidWorks PDM/EPDM

AutoCAD Electrical

Revit/Navisworks

Job description

Unknown company in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced SolidWorks Electrical Designer to support the design and integration of electrical systems in complex equipment. The role requires strong 3D modeling in SolidWorks and hands‑on experience with electrical layouts, routing, and documentation.

You will collaborate with electrical, controls, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to ensure production‑ready 3D designs, accurate BOMs, and compliant routing and installation practices.