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Electrical designer / Control Panel designer

Houston

TX

77043

Posted: 9/16/2026
Apollo Technical has an immediate need for a Electrical designer / Control Panel Designer in the Houston, TX area.

This is a full time direct hire position.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary; medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match.
  • PTO (sick and vacation), paid holidays, and profit sharing.

Role Overview

Detail-oriented Electrical Designer for automated manufacturing systems. Prepare project design packages—schematics, layouts, BOMs, and installation details—under Project Manager supervision. Based in a Houston office with regular shop-floor collaboration from design through build.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete electrical designs and layouts for full systems and project components.
  • Produce design packages: wiring schematics, layouts, BOMs, and installation details.
  • Apply established design standards and methods; create accurate 2D AutoCAD drawings.
  • Coordinate with mechanical and electrical designers to maintain design quality.
  • Deliver assigned work on time and to standard; support other engineering needs as required.

Required Qualifications

  • Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design, Electrical Technology, or related field (bachelor’s a plus).
  • 3+ years of electrical design for industrial, OEM, or engineered equipment.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, communicate clearly, and work effectively in a team.

Technical Skills

  • Industrial control systems, power distribution, motor control circuits, and PLC I/O / panel design.
  • Wire, cable, and conduit sizing; instrumentation and field-device wiring.
  • Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings; document purchase requests accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Background in automation, robotics, machine tools, or custom machinery.
  • Hands-on control-panel build and field wiring experience.
  • ERP/MRP experience for BOM generation (JobBOSS preferred).
  • Familiarity with control-system codes: NEC 70, UL 508A, NFPA 79, ANSI/RIA 15.06, CE, ATEX/EX, IEC.
  • Self-starter who works with minimal supervision and meets project deadlines.
If interested email resumes to ryanb@apollotechnical.com or apply online