
Electrical CADD Technician - Entry Level (Hybrid)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT · HybridJob$23–30/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago
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BARR ENGINEERING seeks an electrical technician/designer to support detailed electrical design for industrial systems. The role creates electrical drawings and designs power distribution systems and controls, while coordinating with engineers, designers, and clients. It is based at one of several listed offices, with a hybrid arrangement that may be considered and occasional client-site visits. The posting prefers 1–3 years of related design experience but does not require it.
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The role - what you'll do Barr is seeking an electrical technician/designer to join our team. In this hybrid role, you will support our engineering group on the detailed electrical design of various industrial systems. Project responsibilities include drafting and design using CADD software, creating electrical drawings, and designing power distribution systems and controls for industrial facilities. You'll collaborate with engineers and other designers, incorporating electrical information into drawings from other disciplines. Field visits to client sites, such as industrial processing facilities and power plants, may be required, with appropriate safety training provided. A successful person in this role is flexible, collaborative, and demonstrates strong initiative. The ideal candidate enjoys working both independently and as part of a team, communicates effectively, and adapts to changing schedules to meet deadlines and client needs. Your impact - key responsibilities * Technical knowledge: use AutoCAD electrical and other CADD software to create detailed electrical drawings for power distribution systems and controls for new and existing industrial facilities. * Interpersonal savvy: effectively collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients to align technical work with project objectives while fostering strong, productive working relationships. About the opportunity * Hybrid: this position is based out of either Barr's Minneapolis, Duluth, or Hibbing, Minnesota; Bismarck, North Dakota; Salt Lake City, Utah; or Fort Collins or Wheat Ridge, Colorado, offices. A hybrid work arrangement may be considered, allowing time split between the office and a home office. * Travel expectation: occasional field visits to client sites; travel percentage will vary by project. * Work environment: ability to work in industrial facilities, including locations with rough terrain, moving machinery, and other typical conditions. Candidates must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation. About you - required core competencies * Education: two-year technical certificate or equivalent experience/coursework directly related to electrical design. * Software: proficiency with current versions of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software. * Driver's license: possession of a current, valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. * Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by Barr, now or in the future. Helpful additional experience (not required) * 1-3 years of experience working in a design capacity on projects directly related to the job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or industrial organization. Compensation: anticipated range of $23.00-$30.00/hour. Compensation will vary based on relevant experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors. Employees in this position may also be eligible for a discretionary cash bonus based on team and individual performance. This position is classified as non-exempt (hourly) under the Fair Labor Standards Act. #LI-Hybrid #Handshake Benefits - what we offer We are committed to providing an employee experience that attracts and retains top talent. That's why we offer a competitive package of employee benefits - including some unique offerings not found at other companies. At Barr, we also believe that learning doesn't stop when you get your degree, which is why we provide coaching,... For full info follow application link. Barr is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for emp loyment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other lawfully protected status.
How this job compares
Set against the 1,024 open Electrical Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$23–30/hr
- US median$31–40/hr417 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $26.50/hr, is 26% below the US median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Technician hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 20 open Electrical Technician jobs in Utah and 1,024 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Utah
- M. C. Dean6 open
- Pacificorp3 open
- Barr Engineering Co. (this employer)2 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Electrical Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 685 postings).
- Education
- 6 of the 1,024 open Electrical Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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