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Graduate Electrical Designer

GHD Inc.

SYRACUSE, NY · HybridJobSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Location
SYRACUSE, NYHybrid
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

GHD’s US East Engineering Design Organization is seeking an entry-level Electrical Drafter/Designer to support power distribution system design using AutoCAD. The role includes producing electrical drawings and specifications, reviewing contractor submittals, and occasional onsite inspections. The position follows a hybrid work model with three office days per week and may be based in one of several listed offices.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCADRevitElectrical DesignProblem SolvingData AnalysisClient EngagementTask ManagementFlexible Approach

Qualifications

Associate's in Electrical Engineering Technology or Related Design FieldUp to 5 Years Design Experience

Full job description

Job Description Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. Who are we looking for? Our US East Engineering Design Organization (EDO) is seeking an entry-level Electrical Drafter/Designer to join their team! In this role, you'll support the electrical design of power distribution systems using AutoCAD, working alongside engineers and fellow designers to turn complex concepts into clear, constructible designs. From Process & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID's), MCC layouts and wiring diagrams to motor schematics, cable tray layouts, lighting designs, and equipment layouts, your work will directly contribute to infrastructure that protects public health and supports essential community services. Beyond drafting and design, this position offers the opportunity to be actively involved throughout the project lifecycle. You'll coordinate with internal team members to develop contract drawings and specifications, review contractor submittals for compliance with design intent, and perform occasional onsite inspections to see your designs come to life. Success in this role requires strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment-an ability to analyze data, interpret calculations, manage multiple tasks, and devise effective solutions in a dynamic project environment. Just as importantly, you'll engage with clients and invite feedback as appropriate, helping ensure project goals and client needs are fully understood and met. Our Hybrid Work Model: Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in the office three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. This role can be based in one of the following office locations: Buffalo, NY | Syracuse, NY | Harrisburg, PA | King of Prusia, PA | Hyannis, MA Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Data Collection and Analysis: Produce accurate reports for others by collecting data from a variety of standard sources and inputting it into standard formats. Solutions Analysis: Find the most effective ways to respond to routine functional inquiries. Involves following procedures and precedents. Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Design and Conceptualization: Support others by performing prescribed design activities using existing procedures. Product and Solution Development: Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data. Operational Compliance: Develop knowledge and understanding of the organization's policies and procedures and of relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct to ensure own work adheres to those standards. Obtain authorization from a supervisor or manager for any exceptions from mandatory procedure. Quality Assurance Testing: Carry out a specified range of complex tests to verify that specifications are met and to reject nonconforming material or articles. What you'll bring to the team: Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or relevant design field Up to 5 years of design experience for a variety of electrical projects Proficiency with AutoCAD Revit experience a plus Manage multiple project tasks and maintain flexible ap roach to

How this job compares

Set against the 634 open Electrical Designer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$78–119K/yr239 salary ranges
  • US median$34–46/hr103 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 15 open Electrical Designer jobs in New York and 634 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
Electrical Designer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 8 years (532 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 262 of the 634 open Electrical Designer jobs (41%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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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