Graduate Electrical Drafter/Designer

GHD•Buffalo, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our US East Design & Delivery Organization (DDO) is seeking an entry-level Electrical Drafter/Designer to join their team! In this role, you’ll support the electrical design of power distribution systems using AutoCAD, working alongside engineers and fellow designers to turn complex concepts into clear, constructible designs. From Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s), MCC layouts and wiring diagrams to motor schematics, cable tray layouts, lighting designs, and equipment layouts, your work will directly contribute to infrastructure that protects public health and supports essential community services. Beyond drafting and design, this position offers the opportunity to be actively involved throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll coordinate with internal team members to develop contract drawings and specifications, review contractor submittals for compliance with design intent, and perform occasional onsite inspections to see your designs come to life. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment—an ability to analyze data, interpret calculations, manage multiple tasks, and devise effective solutions in a dynamic project environment. Just as importantly, you’ll engage with clients and invite feedback as appropriate, helping ensure project goals and client needs are fully understood and met. Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats. Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents. Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Design and Conceptualization: Support others by performing prescribed design activities using existing procedures. Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data. Operational Compliance: Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure. Quality Assurance Testing: Carry out a specified range of complex tests to verify that specifications are met and to reject nonconforming material or articles.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or relevant design field
Up to 2 years of design experience for a variety of electrical projects
Proficiency with AutoCAD
Manage multiple project tasks
Maintain flexible approach to meet challenging deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both within a team and independently

Nice To Haves

Revit experience a plus

Responsibilities

Support the electrical design of power distribution systems using AutoCAD.
Turn complex concepts into clear, constructible designs, including P&ID’s, MCC layouts, wiring diagrams, motor schematics, cable tray layouts, lighting designs, and equipment layouts.
Coordinate with internal team members to develop contract drawings and specifications.
Review contractor submittals for compliance with design intent.
Perform occasional onsite inspections.
Analyze data, interpret calculations, manage multiple tasks, and devise effective solutions.
Engage with clients and invite feedback.
Produce accurate reports by collecting data from various sources and inputting it into standard formats.
Find effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries by following procedures and precedents.
Develop own capabilities through assessment, development planning, training, and coaching.
Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices.
Perform prescribed design activities using existing procedures.
Carry out product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.
Ensure own work adheres to the organization's policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory codes.
Obtain authorization for any exceptions from mandatory procedures.
Carry out specified tests to verify specifications are met and reject nonconforming material.