Electrical Designer

Title: Electrical Designer

Location: 100% Remote

Hire Type: Contract; Contract to Hire

Compensation: Depends on experience, multiple Openings at all levels. $35/hr to $70/hr

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Must have Skill Set: Revit and/or SP3D. Industry Exposure: Power (Deliver, Generation), Campus Utility, Industrial Water/Wastewater, Mission Critical (Data Center/Semiconductor) or Industrial

Overview:

We are seeking an Electrical / Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Designer to support the development of electrical deliverables for building and industrial projects. This position focuses on producing high-quality design packages using 2D and 3D drafting tools while supporting project teams through design execution, coordination, and revisions.

Job Duties:

• Create electrical design and drafting deliverables for commercial and industrial facilities using 2D and 3D design platforms (examples include SmartPlant, Revit, AutoCAD, or similar tools).
• Develop and modify a wide range of electrical documentation, which may include:
• Power distribution drawings and one-line diagrams
• Electrical schematics and circuiting documentation
• Raceway routing and conduit layout
• Equipment and electrical room layouts
• Cable schedules, sizing support, and cable management plans
• Grounding/bonding plans and lighting layouts
• Lightning protection concepts and related details
• Apply applicable electrical codes, standards, and best practices to complete assignments with minimal oversight.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field plus 4+ years of electrical or I&C design/drafting experience (2D/3D).
• Alternative: High School diploma (or equivalent) plus 8+ years of relevant design/drafting experience.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD (including AutoCAD Electrical), Revit, MicroStation, or comparable design tools.
• Experience producing electrical deliverables such as P&IDs, one-lines, panel layouts, electrical plans, and equipment drawings.
• Ability to communicate clearly through drawings, documentation, and collaboration with project teams.
• Comfortable coordinating with cross-functional disciplines to resolve questions and improve design clarity.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards such as NEC and applicable ANSI/IEEE guidelines.
• Experience supporting construction-driven projects is a plus (Design-Build, EPC, industrial construction coordination, etc.).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.