Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Electrical Designer/Drafter

Job Type: Full Time – Hourly

Salary: $24-$34/hr. DOE

Location: Redding, CA

Unity Electric, a leading design-build electrical contractor for 50+ years, is looking for a full-time, in-house Assistant Electrical Designer/Drafter to add to our growing and successful team! We are a one stop contractor that performs line voltage as well as low voltage electrical design and installation.

Unity Electric is an electrical contracting firm based in Shoreline, Washington with a vast portfolio boasting innovative electrical design and contracting, specializing in commercial, institutional, and mixed-use facilities. We also have an exceptional service department that is available 24/7.

We have an amazing & dedicated team with an emphasis on cooperation and support between all employees. Their ability to analyze and respond to the market’s demands - all while meeting our clients’ needs - means we are proud to offer extraordinary customer service. We invest time & resources in employee training. We believe performance is rewarded with increased responsibility & compensation, with advancement based solely on individual

performance.

The Assistant Electrical Designer/Drafter is responsible for assisting our Design Department Manager with drafting, design and revision of drawings associated with custom engineered systems for electrical and low voltage including, but not limited to, fire alarm, access control, CCTV and nurse call stations in the electrical construction field. Typical projects will include large mixed use/high rise residential, acute care hospitals, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, hospitality, commercial office and retail, light industrial, and occasional TI.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide CAD & BIM drafting and design support for Design Department Manager during the planning and design stages of electrical projects
• Assist with the development and maintenance of Design Master Library Components.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to translate mark-ups/sketches into drawings consistent with company standards; check drawings for consistency with standards and plot final drawings; correctly label final work drawings; update contract drawings and specifications.
• Maintain standard drawing files and templates per company standards.

· Assist in field activities to gather project information as necessary.

· Perform additional duties as assigned by Unity Electric, the DDM, and Unity Electric’s senior management.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 2+ years of drafting experience and proficiency in electrical and or fire alarm engineering-based CAD and BIM drafting.
• Must be proficient using MS Office, inventory software, project management software, and programmable logic software.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work on multiple assignments concurrently.
• Must be able to work in our Redding, California office (this is not a remote position).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• The latest knowledge of AutoCAD (2023 or newer), Revit, and BIM software.
• Associate degree related field with AutoCAD and Revit training from a recognized institution.
• Knowledge of NEC, WAC and NFPA codes and standards.
• Experience working in the electrical field as an apprentice or journeyman.

Benefits:

• Company-paid medical, dental, vision insurance for all employees, spouses/domestic partners, and eligible dependents, beginning on the first day of the month following your hire date.
• Company-paid basic life insurance for all employees, beginning on the first day of the month following your hire date.
• Option to enroll in voluntary life insurance for employees, spouses/domestic partners, and eligible dependents, beginning on the first day of the month following your hire date.
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) available after you have met $1000 of your annual medical deductible.
• Automatic enrollment in 401(k) with 6% company match on your first day of employment.
• Two weeks (10 working days) of paid time off (PTO) per year after which begins accruing on your first day and is available for use after you have successfully completed your 90-day introductory period.
• 7 Paid Holidays after you have successfully completed your 90-day introductory period.

Unity Electric, LP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. The Company will not discriminate against a current or prospective employee because of that person’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), sex (including transgender status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, genetic information, Honorably discharged Veteran or Military status, opposition to a discriminatory practice, presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, use of a trained dog guide or service animal, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C status, or State employee or health care Whistleblower status. Unity Electric, LP also complies with all federal and state disability laws and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees who seek accommodation due to a disability, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other limitations, unless such accommodation poses undue hardship to the Company.

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