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Assistant Electrical Designer

Pyramid Consulting, Inc
Cary, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2026
Immediate need for a talented Assistant Electrical Designer . This is a 12 months contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Cary NC(Onsite). Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.
 
Job Diva ID: 26-06912
 
Pay Range: $32 - $36/hourly.  Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).
  
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in designing various electrical project designs including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. 
  • Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
  • Assist with set up of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.
  • Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs
  • Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
  • Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
  • Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
  • Assist with analysing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
  • Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
  • Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. 
  • Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
  • Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts.
  • Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

  • Key skills: AutoCAD, Electrical Design e.g. Transmission or Distribution or Substation or Pole Design or Protection & Control Design.
  • Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and min 2 years related experience Required or Associate Degree and min 3 years related experience Required or High School and min 4 years progressive detailing and design experience is Required.
  • Strong understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. 
  • Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs. 
  • Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings. 
  • Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems. 
  • Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks. 
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. 
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.
Our client is a leading Construction industry , and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

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