CAD Designer

At Excel Electric, Inc., we are committed to providing safe, cost-effective, and high-quality electrical solutions across the commercial, industrial, and residential sectors, while creating rewarding career opportunities for our employees. As a family-owned business established in 1983, we pride ourselves on offering rewarding career opportunities and fostering a culture of growth and technical excellence.

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented CAD Designer to join our team. This role involves creating and revising electrical layouts, panel drawings, and construction documents to support our project teams.

Position Summary

The CAD Designer will produce and revise 2D/3D drawings, layouts, and schematics to support electrical construction projects, working closely with project managers, engineers, and field crews to ensure drawings are accurate and up to code.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and revise electrical layout drawings, panel schedules, and wiring diagrams using CAD software

• Translate field measurements, engineer redlines, and project specs into accurate construction documents

• Maintain drawing standards, file organization, and revision control

• Coordinate with project managers and field crews to confirm drawing accuracy prior to release

• Perform quality assurance checks on drawings before submittal

• Assist with material takeoffs and conduit/cable routing as needed

• Update as-built drawings following project completion

Requested Qualifications

• 2–3 years of CAD design/drafting experience

• Experience in electrical or MEP design preferred, but not required — candidates from other design/drafting backgrounds are encouraged to apply

• Associate's degree in CAD Drafting, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience

• Strong attention to detail and ability to read technical specifications and redlines

Technical & Software Skills

• Proficiency with AutoCAD required

• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, or MicroStation a plus

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Competencies & Work Activities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to manage multiple drawing sets and deadlines

• Effective communication with engineers, project managers, and field staff

• Willingness to learn electrical-specific design standards and codes

Work Context & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based computer work

• Typical business hours, with flexible scheduling for part-time candidates

• Occasional site visits for field verification may be required

Schedule & Compensation

• Hours: 7:30a-4:30p Monday-Friday

• Pay: Hourly, based on experience and qualifications - candidates with electrical/MEP CAD experience may qualify for a higher starting rate

• Benefits (full-time, available after 90-day probationary period): Employer Paid Health insurance; Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance; 401(k) with Company Match; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid Holidays; Discretionary Bonus

How to Apply:

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