Electrical Designer
Overview
We seek an experienced Electrical Designer to develop modify and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical. The role involves interpreting high-level circuit requirements and translating them into accurate schematic designs. Responsibilities include reviewing schematics for errors performing audits ensuring drawing integrity and compliance generating reports to support shop floor operations and creating custom AutoCAD Electrical blocks. This position offers a contract to hire in Houston TX with competitive pay ranging from $35.00 to $40.00 per hour.
What You'll Do11
- 1Develop modify and maintain electrical schematics using AutoCAD Electrical
- 2Interpret high-level circuit requirements and translate them into accurate schematic designs
- 3Review schematics for errors and perform audits to ensure drawing integrity and compliance
- 4Generate and run reports such as wire tags and device IDs to support shop floor operations
- 5Create and maintain custom AutoCAD Electrical blocks and integrate them into the system
- 6Support new design from scratch and modifications to existing drawings
- 7Develop one-line diagrams and assist with design documentation packages
- 8Collaborate with engineers project managers and shop personnel to resolve design gaps
- 9Investigate discrepancies between documentation and physical equipment in the shop
- 10Participate in design reviews and drive CAD models during customer-facing sessions
- 11Manage multiple concurrent projects while balancing shifting priorities
Requirements5
- 1Experience as an Electrical Designer
- 2Experience with AutoCAD Electrical
- 3Familiarity with Microsoft Suite PDM and Teamworks
- 4Experience supporting manufacturing or panel shop environments
- 5Proficiency in creating and managing custom CAD libraries or blocks
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