Assistant Detailer
Listed on 2026-06-23
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Electrical Engineering, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Job Description
An Assistant Electrical Detailer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
Responsibilities- Assist in designing various electrical project designs including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
- Assist with set up of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.
- Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs.
- Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
- Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
- Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark‑ups on ongoing projects.
- Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
- Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
- Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
- Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts. Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project‑related information in a logical and well‑structured manner.
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
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- Associate’s degree
- 3+ years of design experience – Electrical drafting / design experience OR GIS drafting / design experience OR distribution experience
- 1+ years of experience with AutoCAD – 2D experience – Distribution design experience (overhead / underground) OR GIS design experience
- 3D experience
- Software experience: DDS or GIS software
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