Electrical Designer IV

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Towson, MD

90d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman is hiring an Electrical Designer IV to provide advanced electrical design and drafting support for engineering projects. The role produces high-quality construction documents and technical drawings using CAD tools, works independently with limited supervision, and collaborates with engineers, designers, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate, compliant, and constructible electrical designs that support project goals, schedules, and budgets. The position is based in Towson, Maryland. The Electrical Designer IV performs moderate to complex design tasks, develops detailed electrical drawings and 3D models, prepares calculations and specifications, and supports permitting and QA/QC activities. The role also reviews other designers’ work and provides technical guidance to less experienced staff. The work takes place primarily in an indoor professional office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent commensurate experience required.
Eight or more years of relevant industry-related experience and proficiency in detail design work within land development, construction, or utilities.
Experience reading construction plans.
Familiarity with technical practices and procedures related to construction, manufacturing, substation design, and electrical engineering.
Ability to process engineering changes to existing drawings.
Proficiency in design and drafting procedures.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, or similar engineering design software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently with limited direction and effectively within a team.
Strong communication, problem-solving, attention to detail, quality, organization, and client-service skills.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and meet client deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in computer-aided drafting/design and electrical, or equivalent degree.
Knowledge of the fundamentals of electricity.
Strong marketing and business development skills and mindset.

Responsibilities

Perform design work under limited supervision and independently apply sound design techniques, standards, and principles.
Review drawings and design deliverables from other designers or junior staff for quality, accuracy, and adherence to standards.
Provide technical guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced designers as needed.
Collaborate with senior engineers and designers and coordinate electrical designs with other engineering disciplines.
Interact with clients and regulatory agencies to support permitting, approvals, and design coordination.
Contribute to project planning, including schedule development and budget considerations.
Produce detailed electrical drawings and models using CAD software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
Prepare, review, and revise drawings to communicate engineering concepts and design intent.
Develop and document concepts, sketches, layouts, models, submittals, instructions, and production drawing packages.
Create and maintain 3D engineering drawings and designs in compliance with specifications, codes, and standards.
Perform design calculations and prepare material and equipment specifications.
Provide sketches, redlines, and technical notes for construction documents.
Perform moderate to complex design tasks and prepare portions of project plans and technical documentation.
Support planning, design, and research activities on conventional engineering projects.
Evaluate, analyze, interpret, and apply standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Assist in identifying and resolving incomplete, conflicting, or unclear design inputs.
Prepare permit applications and construction documents.
Perform and support QA/QC reviews of drawings, construction documents, and technical specifications.
Resolve design and drafting issues by selecting and interpreting information from applicable engineering resources.
Manage multiple design projects and time-sensitive tasks while meeting client deadlines.