Mid Level Electrical Design Technician Jobs
Mid level electrical design technician jobs go to professionals ready to own design projects end to end, make technical decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior team members through complex electrical systems work. Hiring runs across Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with 11% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Amazon, Redwood Materials, and KLA competing for technicians at this level now.
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About the Position
The VDC Design Manager/Senior Design Manager plays a critical role in the successful delivery of construction projects by leading the virtual design and coordination process for assigned projects. This position is responsible for managing project coordination, constructability reviews, installation planning, and BIM deliverables while ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and Power Design best practices.
Position Details/Responsibilities
- Lead the VDC coordination process for assigned projects from preconstruction through design completion.
- Manage project coordination schedules, deliverables, and VDC timelines to support project milestones and operational needs.
- Lead coordination meetings and clash detection efforts while facilitating resolution of design and constructability conflicts.
- Review project plans, specifications, BIM Execution Plans, contracts, and jurisdictional requirements to ensure code-compliant and cost-effective installations.
- Develop, review, and maintain BIM models, coordination drawings, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and installation documentation.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field teams to support constructability reviews, installation planning, prefabrication strategies, and project execution.
- Evaluate design alternatives and provide value engineering recommendations that improve project outcomes while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, ASIs, addenda, and other design-related updates.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and production goals while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance and support to VDC team members and project stakeholders.
- Serve as a professional representative of Power Design during project meetings and coordination activities.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of VDC processes, standards, best practices, and technologies.
- Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Growth.
Here’s What We’re Looking For
- Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, industry certification, registered apprenticeship completion, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience in construction, VDC, BIM modeling, detailing, coordination, design, or installation within Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing systems.
- Strong understanding of applicable codes, industry standards, installation methods, and construction best practices.
- Proficiency with Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and other BIM technologies.
- Ability to lead project coordination efforts, facilitate conflict resolution, and drive project outcomes.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, contracts, and project documentation.
- Strong understanding of constructability, coordination workflows, clash detection, and installation planning.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, customers, consultants, and trade partners.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
- Experience supporting prefabrication, fabrication, field layout, value engineering, or installation planning is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and project deadlines.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salaries offered
- Flexible and hybrid work options available to support work-life balance
- Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, fitness center, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, training facility, and tobacco-free campus
- Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered
- Short and long-term disability plans
- 401k with company matching and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
- Paid time off and company holidays provided
- Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com memberships, and other perks given to all Power Design team members
At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.
About the Position
The VDC Design Manager/Senior Design Manager plays a critical role in the successful delivery of construction projects by leading the virtual design and coordination process for assigned projects. This position is responsible for managing project coordination, constructability reviews, installation planning, and BIM deliverables while ensuring compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, and Power Design best practices.
Position Details/Responsibilities
- Lead the VDC coordination process for assigned projects from preconstruction through design completion.
- Manage project coordination schedules, deliverables, and VDC timelines to support project milestones and operational needs.
- Lead coordination meetings and clash detection efforts while facilitating resolution of design and constructability conflicts.
- Review project plans, specifications, BIM Execution Plans, contracts, and jurisdictional requirements to ensure code-compliant and cost-effective installations.
- Develop, review, and maintain BIM models, coordination drawings, fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and installation documentation.
- Collaborate with operations, engineering, and field teams to support constructability reviews, installation planning, prefabrication strategies, and project execution.
- Evaluate design alternatives and provide value engineering recommendations that improve project outcomes while maintaining quality and compliance standards.
- Maintain project documentation, including RFIs, ASIs, addenda, and other design-related updates.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and production goals while ensuring high-quality deliverables.
- Provide technical guidance and support to VDC team members and project stakeholders.
- Serve as a professional representative of Power Design during project meetings and coordination activities.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of VDC processes, standards, best practices, and technologies.
- Demonstrate and uphold Power Design's core values of Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Growth.
Here’s What We’re Looking For
- Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, industry certification, registered apprenticeship completion, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
- 5+ years of experience in construction, VDC, BIM modeling, detailing, coordination, design, or installation within Electrical, Mechanical, or Plumbing systems.
- Strong understanding of applicable codes, industry standards, installation methods, and construction best practices.
- Proficiency with Revit and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Navisworks, Bluebeam, and other BIM technologies.
- Ability to lead project coordination efforts, facilitate conflict resolution, and drive project outcomes.
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, contracts, and project documentation.
- Strong understanding of constructability, coordination workflows, clash detection, and installation planning.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to effectively collaborate with internal teams, customers, consultants, and trade partners.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail.
- Experience supporting prefabrication, fabrication, field layout, value engineering, or installation planning is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and project deadlines.
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salaries offered
- Flexible and hybrid work options available to support work-life balance
- Cutting-edge headquarters with an on-campus café, fitness center, game room with golf simulator, electric scooters, lake with running path, training facility, and tobacco-free campus
- Exciting, award-winning workplace culture focused on employee appreciation, recognition, and fun
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered
- Short and long-term disability plans
- 401k with company matching and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) options available
- Paid time off and company holidays provided
- Discounts to a variety of services, mental and physical wellness resources, free Care.com memberships, and other perks given to all Power Design team members
At Power Design, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Power Design believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is paramount to our success as a national company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool nationwide.
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Mid Level Electrical Design Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level electrical design technician job?
Position yourself by emphasizing the projects you owned rather than just contributed to. Highlight experience with electrical CAD tools like AutoCAD Electrical or EPLAN, any exposure to design reviews, and moments where your decisions shaped the final deliverable. Mid level hiring managers want evidence that you can work with minimal handholding, so lead with scope, not just tasks.
Which companies hire mid level electrical design technicians?
Companies hiring mid level electrical design technicians right now include Amazon, Redwood Materials, and KLA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from manufacturers, engineering consultancies, and utilities firms that need technicians who can run designs from concept through documentation without constant senior oversight.
Are there remote mid level electrical design technician jobs?
Yes, though most roles lean toward on-site or hybrid given the hands-on nature of the work. About 11% of mid level electrical design technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, concentrated in roles focused on design documentation, schematics, and CAD-heavy deliverables where collaboration can happen through shared tools rather than a shared floor.
How do I move up to a mid level electrical design technician role?
Growth into mid level comes from accumulating ownership, not just hours. Early-career technicians who advance focus on taking full responsibility for individual design packages, getting comfortable with project documentation standards, and developing fluency in electrical CAD software. Demonstrating that you caught design errors, improved a process, or delivered something independently is what separates mid level candidates from those still in a support function.
Which industries hire the most mid level electrical design technicians?
Mid Level electrical design technician roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because their products and infrastructure require continuous design iteration, system upgrades, and compliance-driven documentation, all work that benefits from technicians who already know the tools and can move quickly.