Assistant Electrical Designer

Position Overview

An Assistant Electrical Designer will support various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical design, report preparation, specifications development, and the creation of proposal and construction documentation. This role contributes to the development of electrical plans as part of a collaborative engineering and design team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of electrical designs, including schematics, grid and site layouts, power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and facility electrical design
• Support setup of CAD standards, configurations, and procedures at project kickoff for the electrical design team
• Prepare engineering drawings from sketches, redlines, and verbal/written design input using CAD software
• Create drawing packages including layout development, design calculations, and problem analysis on moderately complex assignments
• Absorb and refine rough sketches, markups, and ongoing design revisions
• Analyze reports, drawings, and test data to support electrical design development
• Apply applicable design codes, standards, and project specifications
• Ensure drawings and deliverables are completed within scope, budget, and schedule requirements
• Incorporate project schedules, budgets, and design criteria into electrical layouts
• Maintain organized project documentation, including drawing revisions, plot files, and design records
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and designers in a multi-discipline team environment
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all company and project standards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Drafting Technology or related field with 2+ years of experience, or Associate degree with 3+ years of experience, or 4+ years of progressive detailing and design experience
• Strong proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel
• Ability to learn and apply new design software and tools
• Experience with Revit, Bluebeam Revu, and other Autodesk applications preferred
• Working knowledge of both 2D and 3D design applications
• Basic understanding of electrical design principles, calculations, and systems
• Strong collaboration skills in a multi-discipline project environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail

Important Notice

No Corp-to-Corp (C2C) arrangements or third-party recruiting agencies will be considered for this position. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies will be considered the property of Aspen Technical Staffing.