job summary: Leading engineering firm is looking to add a Senior Electrical Designer in Houston, TX. This role will take the lead in shaping the electrical designs for a diverse portfolio of exciting projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to exercise your design skills, plan and produce comprehensive 2D/3D deliverables. Preference for experience in SmartPlant 3D and AutoCAD and 3 or more years of refinery, gas processing, or pipeline experience preferred. Experience in Class I Division 2 Groups B, C, D hazardous areas is a plus along with the ability to navigate NEC code, Electricity Basics, and CAD Standards. location: Houston, Texas job type: Contract salary: $48 - 63 per hour work hours: 8am to 4pm education: High School responsibilities: This position offers the opportunity to exercise your design skills, plan and produce 2D/3D deliverables, and showcase your leadership talents through coordination, communication, and execution of projects. The Electrical Designer will work on a diverse portfolio of projects with various clients in the refining, midstream, chemicals and renewable market industries to perform the following duties: Design physical layouts for grounding, duct bank, conduit, cable tray, and lighting. Plan and develop a full range of drawing deliverables such as one-lines, motor schematics, hazardous areas, grounding, duct bank, lighting, power, cable tray, installation details, and section/elevations. Perform calculations for grounding, duct bank, conduit, cable tray, and lighting. Follow all company, client, and project design and drafting standards. Execute, organize, and maintain project revisions to designs and drawings in a logical and well-structured manner. Interpret and apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements. Review design deliverables for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts. Coordinate drafting and design efforts with both internal and external clients and vendors. Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience or associate's degree and 8 years related experience or 9 years progressive detailing and design experience. Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings. preference for experience in SmartPlant 3D and AutoCAD. 3 plus years of refinery, gas processing, or pipeline experience preferred. Experience in Class I Division 2 Groups B, C, D hazardous areas is a plus. Ability to navigate NEC code, Electricity Basics, and CAD Standards. #LI-JH2 qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 7 years of experienceEducation: High School (required) skills: AutoCAD (7 years of experience is preferred) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.