Electrical Design Technician Jobs in Nevada
Electrical Design Technician jobs in Nevada draw consistent demand across the state's energy, data center, and construction sectors, with openings at every level from entry-level drafters to senior design leads. Las Vegas, Reno, and Henderson account for the bulk of hiring, where employers like NV Energy, Switch, and Jacobs Engineering maintain established operations. The most sought-after specialties include AutoCAD and Revit drafting, power distribution design, and low-voltage systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
In this role you will work with the electrical, mechanical, process and controls teams at Redwood Materials. You will review and design electrical controls systems for our plants, including industrial control panels and plan modifications and improvements to control panels in our plants, using SolidWorks Electrical. It will also involve troubleshooting and testing, as well as quality assurance. The role is based in Carson City, NV.
Responsibilities will include:
- Creation of schematics, mechanical assemblies, and layouts using CAD tools.
- Make calculations such as heat flow, FLA, and SCCR.
- Spec, select, and test electrical components.
- Continue development and implementation of standards, symbol libraries, design templates and tools, and manufacturing and QA procedures.
- Reading P&IDs to create IO lists and to define requirements.
- Work from IO lists to spec, and design panels and panel layouts, as well as creating loop diagrams for the construction of the plant.
- Working with suppliers to procure materials standardize on available parts.
Desired Qualifications
- B.S. EE or equivalent work experience
- 2+ Years experience in industrial controls or design of industrial control systems.
- Experience with electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A
- Knowledge of IEC 61511 and ISO 13849
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery, reuse, and recycling — keeping critical minerals in circulation and driving the energy transition. Founded in 2017, we're delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time, all from batteries we already have.
Senior Electrical Controls Engineer
In this role you will work with the electrical, mechanical, process and controls teams at Redwood Materials. You will review and design electrical controls systems for our plants, including industrial control panels and plan modifications and improvements to control panels in our plants, using SolidWorks Electrical. It will also involve troubleshooting and testing, as well as quality assurance. The role is based in Carson City, NV.
Responsibilities will include:
- Creation of schematics, mechanical assemblies, and layouts using CAD tools.
- Make calculations such as heat flow, FLA, and SCCR.
- Spec, select, and test electrical components.
- Continue development and implementation of standards, symbol libraries, design templates and tools, and manufacturing and QA procedures.
- Reading P&IDs to create IO lists and to define requirements.
- Work from IO lists to spec, and design panels and panel layouts, as well as creating loop diagrams for the construction of the plant.
- Working with suppliers to procure materials standardize on available parts.
Desired Qualifications
- B.S. EE or equivalent work experience
- 2+ Years experience in industrial controls or design of industrial control systems.
- Experience with electrical CAD software such as AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN, or SolidWorks Electrical.
- Knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and UL 508A
- Knowledge of IEC 61511 and ISO 13849
- Excellent written, verbal communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to execute with a calm and collaborative urgency
- A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with Redwood Materials, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. If you have additional privacy-related questions, please contact us at privacy@redwoodmaterials.com.
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What Nevada Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical design technician jobs across Nevada.
- Associate degree or higher in electrical technology, engineering technology, or a related field
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or comparable electrical design software
- Knowledge of National Electrical Code standards and local Nevada building codes
- Experience reading and producing electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and panel schedules
- Ability to coordinate with licensed engineers and contractors on design documentation
- Strong attention to detail in preparing construction drawings and bill-of-materials documentation
Electrical Design Technician Jobs in Nevada: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a electrical design technician in Nevada?
Most Nevada employers expect at minimum an associate degree in electrical technology or engineering technology, and many prefer candidates who have completed a relevant two-year program at institutions such as College of Southern Nevada or Truckee Meadows Community College. While Nevada does not require a standalone state license for electrical design technicians, work on permitted projects must align with drawings reviewed by a licensed professional engineer registered in Nevada. Earning an AutoCAD certification or an NICET credential in electrical systems strengthens your candidacy considerably.
How much do electrical design technicians make in Nevada?
Electrical design technicians in Nevada earn a median of about $88,160 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $50,660 for the lowest 10% to over $130,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire electrical design technicians in Nevada?
Employers hiring electrical design technicians in Nevada right now include Redwood Materials, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Nevada's data center build-out and ongoing utility infrastructure investment mean demand from engineering firms and owner-operators alike remains active throughout the year.
Which Nevada cities have the most electrical design technician jobs?
Reno, Carson City, and Sparks account for the largest share of electrical design technician openings in Nevada. Las Vegas and Henderson drive demand through large-scale commercial construction, casino resort infrastructure, and the rapid expansion of data centers in the greater Clark County area, while Reno reflects growth tied to industrial campuses, logistics facilities, and utility upgrade projects in the Truckee Meadows region.
Are there remote electrical design technician jobs in Nevada?
Yes, though they are less common than in purely analytical fields because the role often requires on-site coordination and drawing reviews tied to local permitted projects. About 0% of electrical design technician openings tied to Nevada are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions tend to concentrate in the drafting and documentation phases of design rather than field-coordination or inspection work.
How can I get hired as a electrical design technician in Nevada with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an associate degree at College of Southern Nevada or Truckee Meadows Community College and applying for technician aide or junior drafter roles at Nevada-based engineering and design firms. Many employers in the Las Vegas construction market bring on drafting assistants who learn AutoCAD and NEC compliance on the job. Building a portfolio of practice schematics and earning an AutoCAD certification before applying gives candidates a measurable edge over others at the same experience level.
Where can I find and apply to electrical design technician jobs in Nevada?
You can find and apply to electrical design technician jobs in Nevada on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your skills and location preference, and apply directly to whichever positions fit.
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