LJA Engineering Inc

Designer - Electrical

LJA Engineering Inc$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Formal training in AutoCAD with certification or degree
  • 5+ years of professional experience in electrical design
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and MicroStation
  • Experience coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines
  • Strong attention to detail in drafting
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Develop electrical design packages with minimal supervision
  • Ensure compliance with NFPA 70 (NEC) and API RP 500 standards
  • Coordinate design efforts with engineers and project managers
  • Review project documents to enhance design accuracy
  • Utilize advanced drafting features for efficient designs
  • Manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
  • Adhere to internal and client-specific design standards

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with engineers and designers
  • Focus on innovative electrical design solutions
  • Exposure to a variety of industrial facility projects
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: 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.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • 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

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • 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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 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

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:
  • 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

About LJA Engineering Inc

LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
Learn more about LJA Engineering Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1972

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