Electrical Designer - Confidential Client Industrial & Water Engineering
The Electrical Designer at Confidential Client is responsible for developing electrical design documentation including schematics, one-line drawings, and 3D models while ensuring compliance with engineering codes and constructability standards. This entry-level role supports project success by coordinating with teams, performing electrical calculations, and maintaining design quality in a fast-paced industrial and water engineering environment based in Lenexa, Kansas.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Electrical CAD Designer to support industrial and water engineering projects from the Lenexa, KS office. This is an entry-level to early-career role focused on producing high-quality electrical design documentation, building and checking 3D models, and supporting cross-discipline project delivery using established company standards and tools.
- Support project teams by developing schematics, one-line diagrams, plan drawings, and details from engineering sketches, mark-ups, and vendor data.
- Design duct banks, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding, and lighting systems from concept through construction documentation.
- Develop and navigate 3D models to check for interferences and constructability; route electrical cables in a 3D environment and generate cable schedules.
- Model electrical components using vendor submittals; perform NEC-based conduit and cable tray fill and pull-box sizing calculations.
- Coordinate design reviews and document control via the project database (RFR process, Holds List, ECN, RFIs).
- Complete as-built (conformed-to-construction) records using RFIs, ECNs, and red-marked drawings.
- Participate in project meetings, respond to design check comments, and provide lessons-learned feedback to enhance standards and tools.
Responsibilities
- Report project progress and issues to Lead Electrical Designers.
- Use applicable national and local electrical codes in design work.
- Create accurate plan drawings, details, and deliverables for electrical systems.
- Analyze designs for safety, operability, maintainability, and consistency.
- Support cross-discipline coordination with owners, contractors, and vendors.
- Maintain timely, reliable attendance and meet project deadlines; work overtime/weekends as required for project needs.
Qualifications
- Associate, vocational, or Bachelor’s degree in Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology, Electrical Design, or related field.
- 0–2 years of electrical design or related experience preferred but not required.
- Hands-on experience or coursework with 3D and CAD tools such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, or Navisworks.
- Ability to conceptualize and work in a 3D environment.
- Proficient with spreadsheets, databases, and PDF/document review tools.
- Strong written communication (email) and ability to coordinate in virtual meetings.
- Professional demeanor when interacting with external stakeholders.
- Willingness to learn, follow established standards, and contribute to continuous improvement.
Location & Schedule
This position is based in Lenexa, KS (postal code 66219). This is a full-time, on-site role with occasional overtime or weekend work as project schedules require.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated salary (as reported): $75,337 per year — actual compensation will be determined by the Confidential Client based on experience and qualifications.
- Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, which may include medical, dental, vision, retirement with matching, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and employee wellness programs.
Why Apply
This role is a strong opportunity for an early-career electrical designer to build practical 3D modeling skills, gain exposure to EPC/design‑build industrial and water projects, and grow within a multidisciplinary engineering group while contributing to constructable, safety-focused designs.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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