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CAD Designer

Apetan Consulting
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 9/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/15/2026

Role: CAD Designer

Location: Houston TX, 77072 (Must be local)

Schedule: 100% onsite

Type: 1 year contract

Interview Process: 2 rounds

 

Job Description:

5 to 15 Years experience
Required : EPC Modular drafting & design, Solid Works (required), Navis works, PDF editor, Autodesk Autocad

Computer Skills:
Mastery knowledge and proficiency in:
· Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
· PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent)
· Solid Works (required)
· Autodesk AutoCAD
· Navisworks Manager / Freedom

Job description
The role of Electrical Designer is to support the Engineers and Engineering Manager in providing
drawings and equipment BOM as per customer requirements independently.
The Electrical Designer will support the service personnel in solving problems by simulating the
problems in drawings. The Electrical Designer will be able to work on simple Engineering Work
Request and comply with all departmental Work Instructions and Engineering Standards.
The Electrical Designer will be responsible for checking and approving drawings / designs;
interface communication, and ensuring the accuracy, reliability, efficiency, and safety of the
electrical scope of work for Hyperscale Data Center Modules meets customer’s requirements
and Industrial Standards they produce.
The Electrical Designer is expected to resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions
through the application of acquired technical experience and analysis of factual information


Roles and Responsibilities
The Designer will support the goals and programs established by the management team. These
roles and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
· Provide and check drawings / BOM as per customer requirements.
· Prepare bulk MTOs (Material Take Offs) and detailed BOMs (Bill of Materials) with no
supervision from Engineer.
· Ensure drawings follow the Engineering and QA/QC standards.
· Prepare layout drawings to customer to present the proposed equipment and the
function of the equipment.
· Prepare and complete various electrical deliverable drawings and documents such as
cable routing, panel drawings, panel layout, electrical schematics, interconnect diagrams,
loop diagrams, single-line electrical wiring schematics, cable schedule, lighting location /
layout / plan, instrument location / layout / plan, earthing details, I/O (Input/output)
schedule, electrical termination hook-ups, etc.
· Help in solving problems by simulating the problems in drawings.
· Prepare sequence drawing and procedure for Factory Acceptance Test.
· Prepare and compile installation procedure for submission to customer.
· Supervise the outsourcing of engineering design work to 3rd party engineering / design
firms.
· Review, as required, vendor data and drawings to ensure compliance with client
specifications or applicable standards.
· Produce report data from models and assist in providing necessary design information to
Project/Client/Third Party, as required.
· Provide “Lessons learned” feedback and utilize findings from the process to update tools
and procedures

Qualifications and Education Requirements
Educational:
· Designer should be in possession a Technical Certification in the design discipline.
Experience:
· A minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical scopes of work for Hyperscale Data Center
Modules or related environment in similar industry.
· Ability to produce drawings / sketches to illustrate design / ideas.
· Experience with high-density data centers and hyperscale environments (strongly
preferred)
· High level understanding of the purpose of electrical system for facilities.
· General Knowledge of industry standards, codes, and regulations, including but not limited
to:
o IEC – International Electrotechnical Commission
o IBC – International Building Code
o OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
o NEC – National Electric Code
o NFPA – National Fire Protection Association
· Experience working with computer-aided design (CAD) and building information modeling
(BIM) software
Computer Skills:
· Mastery knowledge and proficiency in:
· Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint)
· PDF Editor (Adobe, Foxit, or other equivalent)
· Solid Works
· Autodesk AutoCAD
· Navisworks Manager / Freedom
· Operational knowledge in:
· SAP (ERP Tool w/ Engineering Modules and Transactions)
· Autodesk Revit
· Autodesk BIM 360
Language: Fluency, both written and verbal, in English.
General:
· Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
· Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Performs well under pressure in high stress environments.
· Extremely comfortable with task switching as priorities change.
· Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients.
· Ability to think creatively and identify opportunities to enhance the client experience.
· Extreme work ethic and maintains high level of quality of work and due diligence.
Communication Skills:
· Express complex ideas effectively in both individual and group situations.
· Organize and express ideas clearly in written documents.
· Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with a
cross-functional team

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