Electrical Designer I

Guidant Power•Denver, CO

23h

About The Position

This Electrical Designer I position creates basic designs for electrical power and control systems utilizing skills, knowledge, acceptable concepts, practices, and procedures recognized within the electrical engineering field. This position relies on instructions, pre-established guidelines, and design standards combined with the computer-aided design (CAD) to perform the required functions. This position provides support to Senior Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers This position receives assignments from a Project Manager, Engineer or Senior Designer Guidant provides best-in-class electrical safety solutions—Arc Flash Assessments, Infrared Thermography, and Electrical Safety Training—helping organizations meet compliance, reduce risk, and protect their people. We're not just checking boxes—we're driving a culture of safety.

Requirements

Associates or Technology Degree and/or 2 years of experience in the field of industrial electrical power, power distribution, and control system design
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to apply, the current National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9
Demonstrated basic knowledge of industrial type electrical distribution systems
Demonstrated basic knowledge of industrial type electrical distribution equipment
Capable of reading and understanding single line diagrams, riser diagrams, power, lighting, grounding, and instrument plans
Capable of reading and understanding schematic, wiring, instrument loop diagrams, and P&ID’s
Familiar with industrial and/or manufacturing facilities
Basic ability of reading, understanding, and utilizing building and mechanical drawings
Demonstrated knowledge of commonly used electrical design concepts, practices, and procedures
Demonstrated ability to apply AutoCAD techniques and drafting skills specifically related to electrical power and control systems
Demonstrated basic ability to apply applicable electrical design software such as conductor sizing, conductor de-rating, lighting, cable pulling, and cable tray loading.
Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Must be capable of accurately performing technical calculations
Must have analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

Familiar with safety equipment, uses it as required, comply with company safety policies, demonstrate awareness and concern for safety of self and co-workers at all times
Answerable for assigned responsibilities
Develop and maintain professional, cooperative, positive relationships with colleagues
Set high expectations of performance for self, strives for accuracy, attention to details, completes tasks per schedule, pro-active sense of commitment and enthusiasm
Take proactive actions to respond promptly in appropriate capacity necessary to meet project demands
Communicate timely, clearly, and to the point; respectful of other person’s opinion and exhibits excellent listening skills and comprehension
To be professional, tactful, responsive, strong client relationship and sensitive to client’s needs
Identify and clarify the problem, gather and assess causes and solutions, derive well-reasoned conclusions, test against relevant criteria and standards, chooses the best alternative
To be organized, tidy, on time, quiet, non-intrusive, productive and maintains composure and professionalism under stress
Treats people with respect and honesty, and keeps commitments
Provide basic electrical power and control designs and details for installations of electrical and control systems
Utilize Morrow Engineering established practices, standards and procedures to perform tasks
Develop or revise designs, details, and drawings from experience, existing designs, sketches, verbal instructions, and written directions
Review drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established CAD standards
Develop or revise designs, details, and drawings in accordance with established CAD guidelines
Review all designs for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting
Prepare as-built drawings from field generated markups
Perform work under the technical supervision of a Project Manager, Engineer, or Senior Designer
Cooperate with the project team to maximize the success of the project
Must be effective at communicating with written and oral communication skills
Work on concurrent projects and proportions time appropriately
Complete assigned work within agreed upon schedule
Demonstrate initiative in seeking additional tasks and responsibilities
Complete work assignments with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy and overall attention to detail
Prepare and assemble documents for shipment (i.e., photocopying, binding, etc.)
Operate peripheral equipment (i.e., printers, copiers, plotters, etc.)
Participate in occasional trips to project sites to gather/verify existing information
Participate in an assortment of departmental cross-training instruction