Sr. Design Technician/Electrical Drafter

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership (ESOP)

401(k) plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance & training programs

Job summary

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Sr. Design Technician/Electrical Drafter to develop detailed electrical designs, BOMs, and estimates. You will create and maintain CAD drawings, support project teams through design and execution, and prepare specifications for review.

Required is an associate degree in EET or related, 6+ years in high-voltage design, and proficiency with AutoCAD or MicroStation. Travel and mentoring responsibilities are included.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (or related) required; equivalent experience considered.
• Six+ years in high-voltage electrical design with protective relay/control systems.
• Advanced proficiency with CAD tools (AutoCAD, MicroStation).
• Ability to learn technical product concepts and design standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork, with travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs, BOMs, and project estimates.
• Create and maintain CAD drawings and engineering documentation.
• Provide design engineering support through design and execution phases.
• Prepare technical specifications and supporting documentation.
• Mentor interns, drafters, and junior designers; travel as needed.

Skills

High-voltage design

AutoCAD

MicroStation

CAD software

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or related

CAD/Drafting training

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

## Sr. Design Technician/Electrical DrafterApply: Texas - Houston: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-24174## Essential Duties and Responsibilities * Develop detailed physical and electrical designs, bills of materials, and project estimates under the guidance of technical leads.* Create and maintain CAD drawings and other engineering documentation.* Provide design engineering support for project teams throughout the design and execution phases.* Prepare technical specifications and supporting documentation for review.* Complete assigned work safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.* Develop and maintain working knowledge of SEL products, solutions, and industry design practices.* Support, mentor, and train interns, drafters, and entry-level designers.* Build expertise in electric power system protection, automation, and control solutions.* Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and workflows, and provide recommendations for enhancement.* Support and uphold company values, operational principles, and continuous improvement initiatives.* Perform other duties as assigned. **Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.**People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees.* We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.* We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.* We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.* We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.* Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Required Qualifications * Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology (EET), CAD, Drafting, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be considered in place of formal education.* Six or more years of experience in high-voltage electrical design, including multiple projects involving protective relay control systems.* Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar CAD software.* Working knowledge of installation requirements for a variety of protective relays and control systems.* Ability to learn and apply technical product concepts and engineering standards.* Demonstrated ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.* Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.* Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing project requirements.* Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.* Willingness to travel as needed.* Successful completion of required background screening and drug testing. ## Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), Electrical Engineering Technology (BSET), or a related engineering or design field.* Experience testing and commissioning protective relay, process control, and SCADA systems.* Experience working with electric utilities, consulting engineering firms, or system integrators.* Knowledge of power system protection, protective relay applications, and/or automation systems.* Familiarity with substation design and control system integration. **Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work.** People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. * We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options.* We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.* We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay.* We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs.* Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits.**Pay Range Data**New hires generally start between $92,000 - 136,000. We base our starting pay offer on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location.**Communication with Applicants**We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.**Communication with Applicants**We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at [e-mail] is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled.