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Electrical Designer​/CAD Drafter

Job in Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listing for: Aquent
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 85000 - 125000 USD Yearly USD 85000.00 125000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Are you a meticulous and innovative Electrical Designer ready to make a significant impact on cutting-edge infrastructure projects? We are seeking a talented individual to join our dynamic team, where you will play a crucial role in bringing complex electrical designs to life for hyperscale data center modules.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Electrical Designer / Drafter to join our engineering team in Houston, TX. In this role, you will work closely with Engineers and Engineering Management to produce high-quality electrical drawings, 3D models, and comprehensive Bills of Materials (BOMs) for Hyperscale Data Center Modules and modular infrastructure projects.

You will be responsible for independently creating, checking, and approving electrical deliverables, ensuring that all designs comply with customer specifications, internal QA/QC standards, and relevant industry codes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Engineering Deliverables:
    Prepare, review, and finalize detailed electrical drawing packages, including single-line electrical wiring schematics, panel layouts, panel drawings, cable routing, interconnect diagrams, loop diagrams, lighting layouts, instrument location plans, earthing details, and I/O schedules.
  • Material Management:
    Prepare bulk Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and detailed Bills of Materials (BOMs) independently without direct engineering supervision.
  • Problem Solving & Simulation:
    Assist service and project personnel in troubleshooting technical issues by simulating physical and electrical layouts within design tools.
  • Testing & Installation Documentation:
    Prepare sequence drawings and procedures for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), as well as compile complete installation procedures for customer submission.
  • Vendor & Subcontractor Oversight:
    Review vendor data, 3D models, and drawings for specification compliance; supervise design work outsourced to third-party engineering firms.
  • Quality & Standards:
    Ensure all designs align with engineering standards, QA/QC protocols, and applicable industry codes (IEC, IBC, NEC, NFPA, OSHA).
  • Continuous Improvement:
    Provide "Lessons Learned" feedback from project execution to refine internal tools, design workflows, and procedures.
Required Qualifications & Experience
  • Education:

    Technical Certification or Associate Degree in Electrical Design, Drafting, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Experience:

    5 to 15 years of hands-on electrical design and drafting experience in modular EPC projects, high-density data centers, or hyperscale environments.
  • 3D CAD / Modeling:
    Proficiency and mastery in Solid Works (Mandatory) and Autodesk AutoCAD.
  • Model Review:
    Mastery in Navisworks Manager / Freedom for model coordination and clash detection.
  • Software Tools:
    High proficiency with PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Foxit, etc.) and Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint).
  • Codes & Standards:
    General operational knowledge of industry standards including NEC, NFPA, IEC, IBC, and OSHA guidelines.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit and Autodesk BIM 360.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, specifically SAP (Engineering modules and transactions).
  • Direct experience with hyperscale data center power distribution modules and packaged electrical buildings.
Professional Attributes
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting technical layout drawings to internal teams and external stakeholders.
  • Highly adaptable with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously.

Work Authorization:
Must have the legal right to work in the US (No sponsorship available)

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