Electrical Designer - Primoris Pipeline & Engineering

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Logistics • Real Estate • Energy • Utilities
The Role
Produce detailed 2D drawings and complex 3D electrical models for construction packages using AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Electrical Design Suite. Perform conduit/cable sizing calculations, generate schedules in Excel, review vendor drawings, perform quality checks, coordinate with engineers and disciplines, manage and mentor junior designers, conduct site visits, and ensure compliance with NEC/NEMA/API/ANSI standards.
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Job Overview:

Position Summary:

Primoris Pipeline & Engineering is seeking an Electrical Designer who is responsible for creating detailed 2D and 3D drawings and models using software such as AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, and Electrical Design Suite. This role requires the ability to work with minimal supervision from lead designers and/or engineers while efficiently managing assigned tasks. The Electrical Designer is expected to have a thorough understanding of processes, workflows, and NEC Codes for developing comprehensive construction packages, including drafting, modeling, performing quality checks, and ensuring compliance with project standards and specifications.

In addition to producing high-quality deliverables, the Designer will collaborate effectively with the project team to meet deadlines and address any challenges or discrepancies that may arise during the design process. Under the supervision of engineering, the Designer will interpret and refine concepts and sketches into construction drawings, while also delegating drafting or modeling tasks to Electrical Designers as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Advanced skillsets in Bluebeam, AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, Electrical Design Suite
  • Participate in site visits as required to verify as-built conditions or gather field data
  • Take ownership of assigned projects or tasks, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
  • Assist lead designer in the review and markup stages of all applicable vendor drawings, ensuring critical information is presented, clear and adequate for constructability impact vendor drawings align with design models and drawings
  • Proficiency with conduit fill, cable tray fill, and voltage drop/cable sizing/de-rating calculations
  • Efficiently produce Electrical Conduit & Cable schedules using Microsoft Excel
  • Efficiently produce accurate, detailed 2D deliverables for general drawings, typical/standard drawings, block diagrams, one-line diagrams, schematics, panel layouts, panel schedules, wiring diagrams, plan drawings, and loop diagrams using applicable software
  • Efficiently produce accurate, detailed location plans and area class drawings using 3D external reference models, using applicable software
  • Efficiently produce complex 3D models of cable tray systems, conduit routing, power distribution centers against vendor drawings, and all associated electrical equipment using CADWorx Structure and Electrical Design Suite
  • Assist Lead designer with generating and maintaining load list
  • Perform quantity take-offs from models
  • Ensure drawings and models adhere to project specifications, industry, client/internal standards, and encompass SOW
  • Preparing deliverables for client submissions
  • Perform thorough quality checks of own work and the work of Electrical Designers before submission to ensure they meet quality standards
  • Maintain records of revisions and markups through duration of project.
  • Delegate tasks to Electrical Designers, manage their own tasks, and support the Lead Designer in coordinating the overall workflow
  • Serve as a resource for Electrical Designers, providing mentorship and support as needed
  • Be familiar with internal, client, and industry standards such as NEC, NEMA, API 500, ANSI
  • Maintain consistency in drafting output and ensure all files are organized according to data management protocols
  • Work closely with leads, E&I engineers and other disciplines to ensure models and design packages meet project goals, are all cohesively integrated, and are in support of meeting deadlines across all disciplines
  • Participate in internal project meetings as required by the discipline lead
  • Manage on-demand tasks assigned by the lead and communicate any potential impacts on other tasks
  • Address design challenges, discrepancies, or missing information in coordination with the project team
  • Cross train into instrumentation and controls philosophies, standards, and specifications

Qualifications:

  • Associate degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design Technology, or a related field
  • Technical/vocational training in electrical design
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience
  • 5–10+ years of electrical design experience
  • Strong to advanced experience with: AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, Bluebeam Revu, Electrical Design Suite software
  • Experience developing construction drawing packages
  • Experience creating both 2D drawings and 3D models
  • Experience coordinating with engineers and multidisciplinary teams
  • Experience reviewing vendor drawings
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities

Benefits:

  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Paid PTO
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution.

Company Overview:

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Engineering provides complete professional and technical engineering services, including feasibility studies, process design packages, front-end engineering designs, economic analysis, detailed engineering, survey, and construction and commissioning services for projects in the Refining, Renewables, Chemicals, and Mid-Stream markets.

Company Overview:

Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

  • Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.

  • 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

  • Pet coverage for your furry friends.

  • Legal assistance coverage.

  • Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Associate degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design Technology, or related field
  • Technical/vocational training in electrical design
  • Equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience
  • 5-10+ years of electrical design experience
  • Strong to advanced experience with AutoCAD, CADWorx Structure, Bluebeam Revu, Electrical Design Suite
  • Experience producing construction drawing packages and client deliverables
  • Experience creating both detailed 2D drawings and complex 3D models
  • Proficiency with conduit fill, cable tray fill, voltage drop, cable sizing and de-rating calculations
  • Ability to produce electrical conduit & cable schedules using Microsoft Excel
  • Experience reviewing vendor drawings and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams
  • Familiarity with NEC, NEMA, API 500, ANSI and applicable industry standards
  • Ability to perform quantity take-offs from models and conduct thorough quality checks

Primoris Services Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Primoris Services Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Primoris Services Corporation.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare offerings include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision with multiple plan options and bundled care‑navigation and virtual programs. Feedback suggests the medical package is competitive and broadly useful for employees.
  • Retirement Support Retirement support includes a company‑matched 401(k) with immediate vesting and access to an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these elements add meaningful long‑term value versus typical sector offerings.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Pay is considered strong in many field roles, with overtime and per diem opportunities that materially boost take‑home. Feedback suggests earnings potential is high for those willing to take travel‑heavy or long‑hour assignments.

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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
5,177 Employees
Year Founded: 1960

What We Do

Primoris Services Corporation (NYSE: PRIM) is a leading provider of critical infrastructure services to the utility, energy, and renewables markets throughout the United States and Canada. We deliver a range of engineering, construction, and maintenance capabilities that power, connect, and enhance society. On projects spanning utility-scale solar, renewables, power delivery, communications, power generation, and transportation infrastructure, we offer unmatched value to our clients, a safe and entrepreneurial culture to our employees, and innovation and excellence to our communities.

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