Electrical Designer

Job Title: Electrical Microstation Designer Location: Houston, TX Job Type: Contract | On-Site This opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams within the Power Providers Market Sector, supporting Advanced Power Generation (APG) projects and building critical infrastructure for today’s and tomorrow’s challenges. Electrical professionals contribute to power systems design, including duct bank and cable tray design, grounding, lighting, and other electrical systems that support advanced power generation facilities. The Virtual Design & Data Solutions (VDDS) Staff Engineering Technician plays a key role in supporting the development of high‑quality engineering 2D/3D deliverables for these complex infrastructure projects. Under minimal supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of electrical engineering principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using advanced techniques in industry‑standard design tools, such as Bentley MicroStation and other Bentley tools. Advanced knowledge of project budgets and schedules is required. For lighting design, experience with AGI32 is preferred to support accurate modeling and illumination calculations across APG facilities. Job Summary Functions as a senior engineering technician, technical design specialist, and/or supervisor Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline Contributes to the development of innovative engineering solutions Uses digital tools and design software (e.g., CAD, BIM, 3D modeling) with standardized procedures to create, modify, and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and project deliverables Provides consultation, training, and oversight to other engineering technicians to ensure quality, consistency, and compliance with project standards Key Responsibilities Establishes and communicates appropriate design and graphic standards Reviews project requirements to determine correct formats and deliverable content Promotes quality and consistency across projects, groups, and sections Reviews design inputs to ensure alignment and consistency Ensures deliverables comply with applicable codes and standards May contribute to the continuous improvement of design guides, standards, and processes Manages drawing control and maintains historical project records Applies engineering principles and established design practices to complex designs Exercises sound judgment in interpreting inputs and making deliverable-related decisions Handles complex technical assignments and provides guidance to other professionals Performs design calculations, material quantity takeoffs, estimates, and documentation May review deliverables produced by others for quality and accuracy May monitor production to ensure consistency, budget, and schedule Coordinates with other design groups to exchange information for design development May support field activities as required Communicates project design requirements, progress, and schedules Identifies and supports training and development needs for supervised personnel Preferred Qualifications An Associate Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design-related technology is required. Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Design-related Technology preferred. Minimum Qualifications Power generation design experience Diploma or Certificate required. Bentley Microstation experience Experience with 3D modeling of equipment, Duct bank design, cable tray design, grounding, and lighting (extra) #J-18808-Ljbffr American Society of Interior Designers