Electrical Designer (All Levels)

RPT Alliance • Houston, TX

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About The Position

RPT Alliance, a Bowman Company, is seeking Electrical Designers at all levels to join its team in Houston, Texas. The Electrical Designer develops electrical systems for projects, ensuring functionality, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards. The role works closely with engineers and other stakeholders to analyze project requirements, identify design constraints, and develop solutions to optimize system performance. It creates electrical schematics, diagrams, and layouts using CAD software and applies electrical design principles, codes, and regulations to select appropriate components and equipment.

The position supports projects across engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. Responsibilities and level of independence vary by level: Level IV designers also support proposals, scoping, planning, reporting, and scope management; Level V designers take on those responsibilities, monitor project performance, contribute to strategic decisions affecting their functional area, and work autonomously. The position is generally independent and collaborative in nature.

Bowman describes its workplace as collaborative and forward-thinking, with a commitment to employee growth, inclusion, innovation, and a safe, healthy, productive environment. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits, which may vary by position, location, and employment status.

Requirements

• 4–7+ years of experience, depending on the position level.
• CAD and 3D CAD experience required.
• Excellent written and verbal facilitation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Strong relationship capabilities.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree, or equivalent, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings and schematics using specifications, layouts, vendor data, and sketches.
• Coordinate and consult with engineers and other designers to complete projects in accordance with specifications and standards.
• Support equipment sizing and selection, alternative analyses, and other project deliverables.
• Support engineering, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of facilities.
• Present design deliverables to project members, cross-functional teams, senior leadership, external vendors, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Plan, forecast, and track deliverable progress for project reporting and schedule requirements.
• Identify scope changes and estimate their impacts on effort and schedule.
• Prepare, review, and approve electrical equipment, conduit, and wiring bills of materials and designs.
• For Level IV and above, evaluate RFP scope, identify deliverables, and estimate required effort in support of proposal efforts.
• For Level IV and above, participate in project scoping, planning, status reporting, and scope management.
• At Level V, monitor progress and performance against the project plan and proactively address issues.
• At Level V, provide input to strategic decisions affecting the functional area of responsibility.
• At Level V, work autonomously.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed