Designer - Electrical
LJA•Houston, TX
About The Position
As a Electrical Designer at LJA Energy, you will develop power and controls design packages for industrial facilities, including lift and pump stations. This role works closely with drafters, designers, and engineers in a fast-paced, project-driven environment and focuses on producing accurate, compliant electrical designs using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation.
Requirements
- Formal training in AutoCAD with a certification or degree
- Minimum of 5 years of professional, full-time experience in electrical design using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation
- Professional experience developing electrical and controls design packages for industrial facilities
- Full-time experience drafting with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation
- Experience coordinating with drafters, designers, and engineers across multiple disciplines, including civil and mechanical
- Previous or current experience working in an engineering firm in an electrical and controls capacity
- Strong drafting skills with attention to detail
- Highly motivated, proactive, with strong communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience preparing grounding plans, conduit and cable schedules, process and instrumentation diagrams, wiring diagrams, and schematics
- Ability to effectively prioritize workload and manage deadlines in a project-driven environment
Responsibilities
- Developing electrical design packages including plans, elevations, details, diagrams, schematics, and schedules with minimal supervision
- Applying applicable design standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC) and API RP 500 to ensure safety and code compliance
- Coordinating power and controls design by working closely with engineers and project managers
- Reviewing project documentation to support accurate and efficient electrical design development
- Utilizing advanced drafting tools and features such as external references, dynamic blocks, functions, and formulas
- Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Adhering to internal and client-specific drafting and design standards to deliver high-quality work
Benefits
- PTO
- paid holidays
- full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s
- Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets
- mental health support
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
- Referral Bonuses
- Company-sponsored volunteer days
- philanthropic initiatives
- Memberships to industry organizations
- Great internal mobility opportunities
- LJA social events
- employee sports teams
- bring your kid to work day
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
