Electrical Designer

Gaston Electrical Co., LLC•Independence, MO

1d•$95,000 - $161,900•Hybrid

About The Position

The Electrical Designer will lead the electrical design efforts for projects and work closely with the project team throughout (layout, rack, pipe runs, electrical rooms). They will partner with the BIM team to ensure accurate information is loaded into the model and coordinated with all trades, and all drawings are signed off on. They will work with the PM, Prefab Manager and Foreman to identify all Prefab opportunities. They will also work with the Prefab Design team to create build books for the Prefab shop.

Requirements

5+ years commercial electrical field experience; previous electrical design experience, previous coordination experience or familiarity with the coordination process helpful.
Familiar with all electrical systems
Thorough understanding of Electrical, Fire Alarm, Low Voltage systems and their field/prefab/coordination constructability
Able to layout electrical systems.
Able to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment but has a desire to lead.
Proactive and likes to think critically to solve problems; analytical
Able to communicate confidently, effectively and professionally – verbal and written
Comfortable using and learning new technology: MS Office (required), Bluebeam (preferred), Navisworks (not required), MS Teams (internal communication tool) (not required), Revit (preferred)
Able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Nice To Haves

previous electrical design experience
previous coordination experience or familiarity with the coordination process helpful
Bluebeam (preferred)
Navisworks (not required)
MS Teams (internal communication tool) (not required)
Revit (preferred)

Responsibilities

Review project with Project Manager and ensure you understand how project was estimated including workforce hours, the schedule, the specs, all drawings, and the submittals
Develop the most effective way to build our projects
Identify prefab opportunities and communicate with Prefab Manager
Prioritize tasks to be done and use a six week schedule to manage workload
When GF/FM is assigned, ensure they understand the plan
Review any install drawings you do for the field with GF/Foreman and Design Team
Use common tool sets (ex. assemblies) to get field install drawings more consistent
Utilize model in software to create a Bill of Material
Visit jobsites and ensure the field understands the intent of prefab and how to install it.
Train new crews of prefab means and methods
Seek feedback from the field on ways to improve and incorporate constructive feedback into new projects and processes
Communicate regularly with the PM and Field and ensure company standards are shared and followed. They are your customer.
Attend project Coordination meetings and represent Gaston as the technical expert
Work towards “On Time Deliveries”
Be Accountable (take ownership of your role) and hold others accountable to ensure we avoid unnecessary delays or issues on projects