I/E Designer

Job Title: I/E Designer
Location: Katy, TX

Type: Contract To Hire
Compensation: $40 - $75 hourly
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 8-5 M-F

Position: I/E Designer

Location: Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and innovative I/E Designer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in electrical and instrumentation drafting to create accurate, comprehensive 2D and 3D CAD models that support our engineering projects. This position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth within a collaborative environment that values technical excellence, creativity, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with engineers, project managers, and design teams to interpret specifications, sketches, and verbal instructions into precise AutoCAD drawings and 3D models.
• Produce detailed electrical and instrumentation drawings, including junction boxes, control panels, plan layouts, and other critical engineering documentation.
• Develop, update, and maintain project documentation in compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and company policies.
• Create and sustain an organized CAD library focused on electrical and instrumentation components for reusability and efficiency.
• Ensure all drawings accurately convey design intent, are free of errors, and meet project deadlines.
• Establish foundational design files and coordinate with cross-departmental teams to validate design accuracy and clarity.
• Adhere to safety and environmental standards, especially when working at customer sites under varying conditions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance drafting standards, tools, and workflows.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree or trade school certification in computer-aided drafting preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in drafting complex electrical and instrumentation designs; experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD 3D, and AutoCAD 2020 or later.
• Technical Skills:
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD, with knowledge of drafting standards such as layers, scales, dimensions, and plotting.
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, Teams).
  • Knowledge of NEC codes, electrical & instrument symbols, and standards is a plus.
  • Experience with CADWorx/ElectroWorx and related tools is advantageous.
• Additional Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and a thorough, methodical approach.
  • Excellent communication skills and team collaboration.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and work independently.

Career Development & Benefits

• Opportunities for ongoing professional development, including training on advanced CAD tools and industry standards.
• Potential pathways to senior drafting roles or project management positions.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health coverage, paid time off, and work-life balance initiatives.
• Supportive work environment that encourages innovation, continuous learning, and recognition of achievement.

Join our team and contribute to innovative engineering solutions in a challenging and rewarding environment.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Ref: #209-Rowland Houston