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In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate electrical design drawings and models to support project goals. Using both 2D and 3D design tools, this role involves creating layouts, schematics, and documentation in accordance with applicable standards and project requirements. The designer collaborates closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, constructible, and code-compliant designs. Key responsibilities include managing drawing revisions, supporting design reviews, adhering to established workflows, and contributing to problem-solving throughout the design process. The role also involves staying current with industry practices and design technologies to support continuous improvement and project success.

The work model for the role is: Hybrid

This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX.

You will be mainly accountable for:

Contributing to the preparation of specific aspects of design assignments to meet the contractual obligations, adhering to relevant standards, safety, cybersecurity, and quality requirements.

Preparing and maintaining accurate electrical design drawings using 2D and 3D tools.

Supporting the development of design concepts into complete documentation sets.

Checking and verifying designs for completeness, clarity, and accuracy.

Creating and maintaining organized records of design files, revisions, and supporting documentation.

Updating design documents throughout project life cycles.

Using standard processes and tools and assisting in developing new processes and tools for the reuse of technical solutions.

Assisting in the development of design templates, libraries, and symbols / components.

Participating in design reviews and incorporate feedback from engineering leads or project managers

Mentoring junior designers or drafters in best practices and tool usage where appropriate.

Communicating effectively with team members, vendors, and clients to resolve design issues.

Our team dynamics
You will join a dynamic and high performing team, where you will be able to thrive.

Qualifications for the role

You enjoy working with 2D and 3D modelling software for projects in the industrial market

Proficiency in 2D CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical)

Proficiency in 3D modeling tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit MEP, SolidWorks Electrical, EPLAN, or Inventor).

Familiarity with electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and cable routing.

Familiarity of electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEC, IEEE, CSA) is a plus.

Ability to generate accurate bills of materials (BOM), reports, and documentation.

Certification in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, or SolidWorks Electrical) is a plus.

Minimum 2 years of experience in electrical design, preferably in an industrial, commercial, or construction environment.

Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., mechanical, structural, and civil designers)

Experience interpreting and developing electrical control systems and single-line diagrams.

You are currently a permanent resident of the USA.

More about us

The Energy Industries Division serves a wide range of industrial sectors, including hydrocarbons, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, power generation and water. With its integrated solutions that automate, digitalize and electrify operations, the Division is committed to supporting traditional industries in their efforts to decarbonize. The Division also supports the development, integration and scaling up of new and renewable energy models. The Division’s goal is to help customers adapt and succeed in the rapidly changing global energy transition. Harnessing data, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), the Division brings over 50 years of domain expertise delivering solutions designed to improve energy, process and production efficiency, as well as reduce risk, operational cost and capital cost, while minimizing waste for customers, from project start-up and throughout the entire plant lifecycle.

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Health, Life & Disability

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan. 

Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid.  Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Employee discount program

Retirement

401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions 

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays.  Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

We value people from different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.