Electrical Designer

ABB•Houston, TX

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This Position reports to: Electrical Engineering Manager In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate electrical design drawings and models to support project goals. Using both 2D and 3D design tools, this role involves creating layouts, schematics, and documentation in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements. The designer collaborates closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, constructible, and code-compliant designs. Key responsibilities include managing drawing revisions, supporting design reviews, adhering to established workflows, and contributing to problem-solving throughout the design process. The role also involves staying current with industry practices and design technologies to support continuous improvement and project success. The work model for the role is: Hybrid This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX. You will be mainly accountable for: Contributing to the preparation of specific aspects of design assignments to meet the contractual obligations, adhering to relevant standards, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements. Preparing and maintaining accurate electrical design drawings using 2D and 3D tools. Supporting the development of design concepts into complete documentation sets. Checking and verifying designs for completeness, clarity, and accuracy. Creating and maintaining organized records of design files, revisions, and supporting documentation. Updating design documents throughout project life cycles. Using standard processes and tools and assisting in developing new processes and tools for the reuse of technical solutions. Assisting in the development of design templates, libraries, and symbols / components. Participating in design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering leads or project managers Mentoring junior designers or drafters in best practices and tool usage where appropriate. Communicating effectively with team members, vendors, and clients to resolve design issues. Our team dynamics You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Requirements

You enjoy working with 2D and 3D modelling software for projects in the industrial market
Proficiency in 2D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical)
Proficiency in 3D modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or Inventor).
Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable routing.
Ability to generate accurate bills of materials (BOM), reports, and documentation.
Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in an industrial, commercial, or construction environment.
Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., mechanical, structural, and civil designers)
Experience interpreting and developing electrical control systems and single-line diagrams.
You are currently a permanent resident of the USA.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity of electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, IEEE, CSA) is a plus.
Certification in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks Electrical) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Contributing to the preparation of specific aspects of design assignments to meet the contractual obligations, adhering to relevant standards, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.
Preparing and maintaining accurate electrical design drawings using 2D and 3D tools.
Supporting the development of design concepts into complete documentation sets.
Checking and verifying designs for completeness, clarity, and accuracy.
Creating and maintaining organized records of design files, revisions, and supporting documentation.
Updating design documents throughout project life cycles.
Using standard processes and tools and assisting in developing new processes and tools for the reuse of technical solutions.
Assisting in the development of design templates, libraries, and symbols / components.
Participating in design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering leads or project managers
Mentoring junior designers or drafters in best practices and tool usage where appropriate.
Communicating effectively with team members, vendors, and clients to resolve design issues.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.