Electrical Designer IV

Cdi Cars & Cdi Vans - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Houston, TX

About the position

The Electrical Designer IV position at CDI Corporation involves working under the supervision of a Senior Designer to develop technical skills and knowledge in electrical design within the petrochemical industry. The role focuses on preparing CADD drawings, ensuring safety practices, and supporting field assignments, contributing to the overall engineering solutions provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CADD drawings from design sketches and verbal instructions provided by the Engineer and/or the Senior Designer.
• Demonstrates a continuing awareness and implementation of safety practices in the workplace and in the production of their CADD drawings.
• Performs related support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, etc.
• Participate in company mandated Safety and Quality training.
• Prepare legible sketches and field notes that include all pertinent dimensions, notes, and job number.
• Uses time efficiently.
• Able to be a Discipline lead on Multiple Electrical Projects.
• Keeps supervisor informed of progress.
• Supports field assignments as required.

Requirements

• A minimum of seven (7) years of technical work experience in the Electrical field in the petrochemical industry is required.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in utilizing manual drafting techniques for a variety of non-routine assignments and a working knowledge in CADD equipment for a variety of assignments.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram form.
• Must possess problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues involving multiple variables using a logical thought process.
• The Designer must have a High School education (or equivalent), with additional basic drafting courses training from a vocational-technical school or other applicable program.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience based on knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify with the approval of the Manager of Engineering and the Electrical Engineering Manager.
• Ability to learn new software as required.