Designer / CAD Specialist (Contract, As-Needed, Remote)

Resilient Energy Engineering • Contract • Remote (Florida, United States, US) • 2w ago

Company Description

Resilient Energy Engineering (REE) is a licensed and insured engineering consultancy based in Florida, specializing in enhancing the safety, reliability, and resilience of critical infrastructure systems. With expertise in electrical power systems, natural gas infrastructure, and advanced lighting design, we deliver practical solutions to safeguard communities and support sustainable energy practices. Our mission is to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities, creating robust systems that weather environmental challenges and operational stresses. Committed to community well-being, REE allocates up to 10% of its yearly revenue to 501(c)(3) organizations that strengthen community resilience.

Role Description

This is a contract, remote role located in Florida for a Designer / CAD Specialist. The role involves creating and updating technical drawings using CAD software, preparing construction drawings, and collaborating with engineers to develop designs that meet project requirements. The specialist will assist in translating design concepts into accurate technical documentation while ensuring compliance with project standards and industry best practices. This role is ideal for someone with strong electrical design experience who can interpret engineering intent, work independently, and deliver high quality CAD work efficiently.

Responsibilities

Produce electrical design drawings: power plans, lighting plans, one lines, risers, panel schedules
Interpret engineering sketches and convert them into complete drawing packages
Incorporate redlines and maintain drafting standards
Coordinate with the engineer to clarify design intent
Deliver DWG + PDF files for review
Maintain consistent layer standards, title blocks, and templates

Qualifications

5+ years of experience as an electrical designer or senior electrical drafter
Working NEC knowledge (load calcs, panel schedules, clearances, emergency systems)
Proficiency in AutoCAD
Ability to work independently and produce near permit-ready drawings
Strong communication and reliable turnaround times

Preferred (Not Required)

3D drafting/modeling experience (AutoCAD 3D, Revit, or similar)
Photometric layouts (Dialux)
Generator/ATS/UPS/BESS packages
Utility coordination drawings
Commercial TI design
BIM coordination
Experience drafting natural gas distribution or mechanical piping

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