DCN Electrical Engineer/Drafter#26-07150

$35

•50 per hour

Houston, TX

Onsite

Contract

•W2

Starts 9/28/2026

Ends 9/20/2027

Job Description

Job Posting:

DCN Electrical Engineer / Drafter

Position Title:

DCN Electrical Engineer / Drafter

Location:

Houston, TX 77072

Position Type:

Contract (12 Months+, Extension Possible)

Pay Rate:

$35.00

•$50.00 per Hour

Experience Required:

5-15 Years

Work Authorization:

U.S. Citizens Only

Relocation Assistance:

Not Available

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced DCN Electrical Engineer / Drafter to support the design and development of electrical systems for Hyperscale Data Center Modules. This individual will work closely with Engineering leadership to provide detailed electrical drawings, equipment BOMs, material take-offs, and design documentation while ensuring compliance with customer specifications, industry standards, and quality requirements.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EPC modular design environments, advanced proficiency with SolidWorks, and strong knowledge of electrical design practices within data center, industrial, or modular construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and review electrical drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs) based on customer requirements.

Prepare detailed Material Take-Offs (MTOs) and equipment BOMs independently.

Ensure all drawings comply with Engineering, QA/QC, and company standards.

Create electrical design packages including:

Cable routing drawings

Panel layouts and panel drawings

Electrical schematics

Interconnect diagrams

Loop diagrams

Single-line diagrams

Cable schedules

Lighting and instrument layouts

Earthing/grounding details

I/O schedules

Electrical termination hook-ups

Prepare layout drawings to demonstrate equipment placement and functionality.

Support troubleshooting efforts through design simulation and drawing reviews.

Develop Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) procedures and sequence drawings.

Prepare installation documentation for customer submissions.

Review vendor drawings and technical documentation for compliance.

Coordinate and oversee outsourced engineering and design activities.

Generate reports and extract design data from engineering models.

Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and contribute lessons learned to enhance engineering processes.

Required Qualifications

Education

Technical Certification in Electrical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or related discipline.

Experience

Minimum 5 years of electrical design and drafting experience.

Experience supporting Hyperscale Data Center Modules, high-density data centers, modular facilities, or comparable industrial environments.

Strong understanding of electrical systems used in critical infrastructure and facility applications.

Ability to create detailed design drawings and technical sketches independently.

Experience with CAD and BIM software platforms.

Required Technical Skills

SolidWorks (Required)

Autodesk AutoCAD

Navisworks Manager / Freedom

PDF Editing Software (Adobe Acrobat, Foxit, or equivalent)

Microsoft Office 365

Suite:

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

EPC Modular Design & Drafting Experience

Preferred Skills

SAP (Engineering and ERP Modules)

Autodesk Revit

Autodesk BIM 360

Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Data Center or Mission Critical Facility Experience

Knowledge of Industry Standards

Candidates should have working knowledge of:

NEC (National Electrical Code)

NFPA Standards

OSHA Regulations

IEC Standards

IBC (International Building Code)

Soft Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork abilities

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Client-focused mindset with strong relationship-building capabilities

Why Apply?

Opportunity to support cutting-edge hyperscale data center projects.

Long-term contract with extension potential.

Competitive hourly compensation.

Collaborative engineering environment supporting large-scale critical infrastructure projects.

Interested candidates should possess strong EPC electrical drafting experience and advanced SolidWorks proficiency to be considered.