Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

Location: West Houston, TX (Westchase area)

Summary: Electrical designer experienced in developing power and controls design packages for various industrial facilities, including lift and pump stations. This role involves collaborating with a team of drafters, designers, and engineers in a fast-paced, project-driven environment. The ideal candidate is proficient in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical & MicroStation with strong drafting skills.

General Responsibilities: 

· Develop comprehensive electrical design packages, including plans, elevations, details, diagrams, schematics, and schedules for various industrial facilities with minimal supervision.

· Apply design standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), API RP 500 when developing and reviewing design packages to ensure compliance and safety.

· Coordinate electrical power and controls design by meeting with engineers and project managers and reviewing project documentation.

· Utilize advanced drafting tools and features such as external references, dynamic blocks, functions, and formulas in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and other software. Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing workload effectively to meet deadlines under tight schedules.

· Adhere to internal and client-specific drafting and design standards and procedures to deliver high-quality work.

Education/Certifications:

· Formal training in AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical.

· MUST have minimum of 5 years professional, full-time experience in electrical design using AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and/or MicroStation.

Required/Preferred Experience:

· Experience coordinating with drafters, designers, and engineers across multiple design disciplines, including civil and mechanical, in an office environment

· Previous or current experience in an engineering firm, working in an electrical and controls capacity for various industrial facilities

· Experience working full-time with AutoCAD/AutoCAD Electrical and MicroStation to draft and develop electrical design packages.

· Preferred experience w/ grounding plans, conduit & cable schedule, process & instrumentation diagram, wiring diagrams and schematics.

· Highly motivated, proactive, w/ good communication skills & Attention to detail.

Taylor Technical Services began business in 1977. Since then, we have grown to become one of the largest suppliers of Engineering personnel in the Houston/Gulf Coast area and Alaska. We pride ourselves in having recruiters and account managers that have experience and have worked in the oil & gas engineering industry.

Specialties: Cad Drafters, Electrical Designers, Instrument Designers, Structural Designers, Piping Designers, Electrical Engineers, Instrument Engineers, Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Pipe Stress Engineers, EH&S, QA/QC, Procurement, Project Controls, Document Control, Administrative