Electrical Designer II
About the Company
Our client is a fully integrated electrical power system services firm delivering end‑to‑end solutions across utility, renewable energy, battery storage, industrial, petrochemical, and other critical infrastructure markets. Based in Houston, Texas, the company leverages deep subject‑matter expertise and an engineering‑led approach to designing, installing, testing, and maintaining medium‑ and high‑voltage electrical infrastructure for clients locally, nationally, and internationally.
Position Overview
Technical professional with an average minimum of five years' experience in electrical system design. Services include minimally supervised coordination of drafting team with electrical design supervision. Position requires technical and administrative supervision.
Responsibilities
Applies principles and techniques of acquired experience to accomplish tasks
Provides guidance to draftsmen
Produces and guides production of mechanical drawings for construction purposes such as equipment arrangement plans, section views, cable tray plans, switchgear building layouts, and installation details, grounding details, conduit details, foundation details, and steel details
Produces electrical schematic, wiring, and interconnection diagrams
Calculates, quantifies, specifies, and controls quality of material
Provides adaptations to common designs
Understands common industry practices
Works effectively in a team environment
Reports to team supervisor
Desired Characteristics and Qualifications
Strong interpersonal skills
Sharp communication and writing abilities
Creative minded
Solid work ethic
Team oriented
Responsive and adaptive to ad hoc work tasks
Basic understanding of power system protection and control systems
Efficient mechanical design capabilities
Applies common practices to designs
Understands constructability of design
Understands field concepts, practices, and procedures
Proficient in AutoCAD or MicroStation. Knowledge of both is an advantage
Knowledgeable in good drafting practices
Education and Experience
Two-year associate degree or equivalent level of experience
5–10 years' experience
Electrical substation experience required
Benefits
Our client offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including:
Two medical plan options
Dental and vision coverage
Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
Company‑paid basic life insurance for employees and dependents
401(k) with company match
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
A supportive, high‑performance work environment where employees feel valued and empowered
Requirements:
Two-year associate degree or equivalent level of experience
5–10 years' experience
Electrical substation experience required