Electrical Design Technician Jobs
Electrical Design Technician jobs are open across utilities, manufacturing, construction, and engineering services, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in AutoCAD drafting, power systems design, and control panel layout. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Job Title: Electrical Design & Programming Technician
Basic Purpose of the Position:
This position will work with the manufacturing engineering and product sales groups. Design custom electrical schematics, with the use of electrical standards, UL and NEC code. Program computer based electrical and PLC design software. Design and calculate burner, air flow, and electrical requirements. Provide startup/operational support and communicate to customers and Evapco Field Service Technicians.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Software/Controls Design:
- Program PLC code for units in multiple software formats
- Design HMI graphic interfaces
- Control industrial refrigeration valve systems
Electrical Design:
- Understand and apply code for industrial electrical applications
- Design custom schematics for Industrial HVAC Units
- Calculate and design burner, air flow, and electrical requirements
- New product development for constantly evolving electrical components
- Review and revise electrical schematics
Safety:
- Design unit electrical systems with employee and customer safety in mind
- Guide all personnel in safety procedures and the proper wearing and use of PPE for job task
Quality & Service:
- Provide support to field service, factory, and customers
- Help all technicians resolve quality problems and issues related to electrical and controls systems
- Clearly communicate with customers and contractors
- Resolve problems and issues with electrical prints and design
Housekeeping:
- Maintain clean working area throughout the day
- Maintain clean and organized digital files on computer and server
- Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
- Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5-S, and productivity targets
- Attend training courses as directed by management
- May perform other duties, as assigned
Position Challenges & Latitude:
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations and products
- Ensure adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained
- Maintain excellent work attendance
- Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude
- Strive to continually improve quality, safety, 5-S, and productivity within your areas of responsibility
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
- 5+ years experience of the following
- Familiar with and understands use of software including
- Rockwell Automation
- Eplan
- Pro Panel (Eplan 3D)
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and Word
- TeamViewer
- VNC Viewer
- Familiar with and understanding of concepts including
- Industrial electrical systems and components including PLC, VFD, sensors, motor starters, etc.
- Industrial refrigeration systems (NH3, CO2, Glycol, and other refrigerants)
- Burner direct and indirect, natural and propane
- Air flows, volume, pressure, dew point, humidity control
- Engineering or Technologies Degree preferred, experience may substitute.
- Extremely fluent with computer use and digital communication
- Ability to work remotely when needed
- Basic understanding of NEC/ NFPA 70 code and UL508A and how to find information within code book
- Basic math for engineering calculations (i.e. add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Office, Manufacturing, and outdoor environments
- Monday through Friday, with some weekend based on customer requirements Saturday’s and Sunday’s
Evapco Summary of Pay & Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Pay
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
- Paid Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
Job Title: Electrical Design & Programming Technician
Basic Purpose of the Position:
This position will work with the manufacturing engineering and product sales groups. Design custom electrical schematics, with the use of electrical standards, UL and NEC code. Program computer based electrical and PLC design software. Design and calculate burner, air flow, and electrical requirements. Provide startup/operational support and communicate to customers and Evapco Field Service Technicians.
Major Areas of Responsibility:
Software/Controls Design:
- Program PLC code for units in multiple software formats
- Design HMI graphic interfaces
- Control industrial refrigeration valve systems
Electrical Design:
- Understand and apply code for industrial electrical applications
- Design custom schematics for Industrial HVAC Units
- Calculate and design burner, air flow, and electrical requirements
- New product development for constantly evolving electrical components
- Review and revise electrical schematics
Safety:
- Design unit electrical systems with employee and customer safety in mind
- Guide all personnel in safety procedures and the proper wearing and use of PPE for job task
Quality & Service:
- Provide support to field service, factory, and customers
- Help all technicians resolve quality problems and issues related to electrical and controls systems
- Clearly communicate with customers and contractors
- Resolve problems and issues with electrical prints and design
Housekeeping:
- Maintain clean working area throughout the day
- Maintain clean and organized digital files on computer and server
- Participate in team and shop business problem solving activities that include quality, safety, scrap reduction, and process improvements
- Meet or exceed annual safety, quality, 5-S, and productivity targets
- Attend training courses as directed by management
- May perform other duties, as assigned
Position Challenges & Latitude:
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations and products
- Ensure adherence to company policies and work rules, as well as ensuring a safe work environment is maintained
- Maintain excellent work attendance
- Maintain a cheerful and positive attitude
- Strive to continually improve quality, safety, 5-S, and productivity within your areas of responsibility
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
- 5+ years experience of the following
- Familiar with and understands use of software including
- Rockwell Automation
- Eplan
- Pro Panel (Eplan 3D)
- Schneider Electric
- Siemens
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office, Teams, Excel, and Word
- TeamViewer
- VNC Viewer
- Familiar with and understanding of concepts including
- Industrial electrical systems and components including PLC, VFD, sensors, motor starters, etc.
- Industrial refrigeration systems (NH3, CO2, Glycol, and other refrigerants)
- Burner direct and indirect, natural and propane
- Air flows, volume, pressure, dew point, humidity control
- Engineering or Technologies Degree preferred, experience may substitute.
- Extremely fluent with computer use and digital communication
- Ability to work remotely when needed
- Basic understanding of NEC/ NFPA 70 code and UL508A and how to find information within code book
- Basic math for engineering calculations (i.e. add/subtract/divide/multiply, whole numbers and fractions)
- Must have a valid driver’s license
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Office, Manufacturing, and outdoor environments
- Monday through Friday, with some weekend based on customer requirements Saturday’s and Sunday’s
Evapco Summary of Pay & Benefits:
- Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
- Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year
- (k)larity Plan - Voluntary Employee Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Bereavement Pay
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
- Paid Sick Leave
- Long Term Disability
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Find JobsElectrical Design Technician Job Market
A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Cisco6
- Apple4
- ENTRUST Solutions4
- Google3
- Microchip Technology3
Top Industries Hiring
- Electronics & Hardware27
- Consulting & Professional Services9
- Construction & Real Estate2
- Energy2
- Manufacturing2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design technician jobs.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN for schematic and panel layout drawings
- Two or more years of experience producing electrical construction documents
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code and relevant industry standards
- Associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology or a related field
- Experience reading and interpreting one-line diagrams and wiring schematics
- Familiarity with bill-of-materials generation and component selection for electrical assemblies
Tips for Your Electrical Design Technician Job Search
List your CAD software versions precisely
Hiring managers screen for specific versions of AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and EPLAN. Name the exact releases you've used in your resume skills section so you clear automated filters that reject candidates who list only the software name without a version.
Highlight schematic types you've produced
Don't just say you created electrical drawings. Specify whether your work included single-line diagrams, wiring schematics, panel schedules, or relay logic diagrams. Recruiters and engineers scan for these terms when they define the role's core deliverable.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical design technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by code standard
Postings often specify NEC, IEC, or UL standards experience. Target roles that match the code environment you've worked in most, since employers in regulated industries like utilities and industrial manufacturing treat standards familiarity as a hard requirement.
Prepare a redline or revision sample
Interviewers commonly ask you to walk through a drawing correction or markup. Bring a sanitized before-and-after redline example from a past project so you can demonstrate how you handle design changes, version control, and cross-discipline coordination under review.
Negotiate using project scope, not just title
When discussing compensation, reference the complexity of projects you've supported, such as multi-panel industrial controls or high-voltage substation layouts, rather than citing generic experience years. That framing anchors the conversation to deliverable complexity, which engineers and hiring managers recognize immediately.
Electrical Design Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical design technicians?
The companies hiring the most electrical design technicians right now include Cisco, Apple, and ENTRUST Solutions, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Utilities, industrial manufacturers, and engineering services firms consistently drive the highest volume of openings for this role.
How many electrical design technician jobs are remote?
About 2% of electrical design technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, which is lower than many technical roles because the work often requires collaboration on physical equipment or site drawings. Sub-specializations like CAD drafting support and documentation review tend to have the highest share of remote or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become an electrical design technician?
Most electrical design technicians start with an associate degree or technical certificate in electrical technology, electronics, or a related field, which provides grounding in circuit theory and print reading. From there, employers expect hands-on CAD training, typically in AutoCAD Electrical or a similar platform. Entry-level roles or internships where you produce real drawings under review accelerate the path to independent work quickly.
Can you get hired as an electrical design technician with little or no experience?
Yes, entry-level electrical design technician roles exist, particularly at smaller engineering firms and contractors that prioritize CAD proficiency and technical aptitude over years of experience. Building a portfolio of practice drawings, completing an AutoCAD Electrical certification, and showing familiarity with NEC conventions are concrete ways to stand out when your formal work history is limited.
What does the electrical design technician interview process look like?
Interviews typically include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical conversation with a lead engineer or design manager. You'll likely be asked to walk through drawings you've produced, explain how you handle redlines or design changes, and demonstrate your CAD workflow. Some employers add a short take-home drawing exercise or ask you to interpret an existing schematic on the spot.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design technician jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical design technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your skills and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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