Power & Control Systems Designer

CEI is seeking an experienced Power and Controls Designer with 10 years of experience in developing electrical and instrumentation design packages. The ideal candidate will interface with engineers, project managers, and clients to produce drawing sets and technical documentation that support projects across the water/wastewater, mining, and industrial markets.

At CEI, our designers are a critical part of delivering complete EI&C packages. They develop the drawings and documentation that drive construction, programming, and integration work in the field. Typical projects may be a lift station upgrade, pumping projects that need to be powered or controlled, power studies for various facilities etc.

This position offers a variety of great benefits, including Health Insurance, Disability and Life Insurance, Retirement Plan with company contribution and paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop electrical design documents including single-line diagrams, panel schedules, site plans, details etc.
• Produce symbols and legends, equipment specifications, and technical notes for drawing sets.
• Prepare instrumentation and controls drawings including P&IDs, loop diagrams, I/O lists, and wiring diagrams.
• Support the creation of control panel layouts and UL 508A compliant documentation.
• Coordinate drawing packages with civil, structural, process, and mechanical disciplines.
• Assist engineers in preparing power studies (short circuit, arc flash, load flow).
• Create and edit project specifications related to electrical, instrumentation, and control systems.
• Incorporate client and industry standards into drawing sets.
• Provide as-built markups and drawing updates following field changes.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to ensure quality and consistency across deliverables.
• Travel occasionally to project sites for field verification and design support.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of ten years’ experience producing electrical and I&C design drawings.
• Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and ISA standards.
• P.E. is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit experience a plus).
• Ability to prepare accurate, constructible drawing sets with minimal oversight.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, control systems, and instrumentation design.
• PLC/HMI and SCADA design/documentation knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay: Bonus opportunities

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chandler, AZ 85225