Electrical Designer - BIM / Revit

Atlantic Constructors•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Atlantic Constructors is seeking a motivated, career-minded Electrical Designer to support electrical, instrumentation, and controls design for capital projects and chemical production units and related auxiliary systems. The role provides design and technical services to operations and service units to promote safe operations, regulatory compliance, availability, and efficiency. The ideal candidate will support the design and development of modular buildings and data center infrastructure, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, and operations teams. The position creates client-issue and fabrication drawings in Revit, develops Revit families and electrical components, and prepares electrical design documents and schedules. It also provides instrumentation and controls design support throughout project design, execution, installation, commissioning, and operation; applies company criteria and industry standards; troubleshoots instrumentation systems; and assists with factory acceptance testing and field inspections. Work takes place primarily in a professional office environment, with possible visits to prefabrication shops, construction sites, or jobsites and infrequent travel, typically not overnight.

Requirements

Bachelor's or associate degree in Electrical, Electrical Engineering Technology, or an equivalent science discipline.
At least 5 years of related experience in a Design Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role.
At least 5 years of electrical, instrumentation, or controls installation experience.
Advanced knowledge of technical standards and guidelines, including API, NEC, NFPA, and IEEE.
Ability to assess complex problems, define solutions, and implement sustainable improvements.
Ability to translate creative ideas into tangible solutions.
Ability to provide recommendations to management within the business or functional team.

Nice To Haves

Prior military experience.
Experience working on large-scale commercial or industrial, MEP, and/or modular construction projects.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical, instrumentation, and controls design for capital projects.
Create client-issue drawings and detailed fabrication drawings using Revit.
Develop electrical Revit families and custom electrical components.
Prepare single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, interconnection schedules, and panel schedules.
Design and coordinate MCCs, switchboards, panelboards, PDUs, CDUs, PLC systems, and fire alarm systems.
Support engineering and construction contractors as needed.
Support operations and maintenance as a technical resource when needed.
Understand and apply industry codes relevant to an industrial manufacturer.
Provide instrumentation and controls design support throughout project design, execution, installation, commissioning, and operation.
Maintain and apply company instrumentation design criteria and specifications, as well as industry-recognized standards.
Troubleshoot and diagnose instrumentation-related issues involving electrical, mechanical, and computer-controlled systems.
Assist with factory acceptance testing and field inspections.
Create, update, and draft design documents, including loop sheets, motor schematics, panel schedules, I/O cabinets, and onelines.
Propose options to resolve issues and implement sustainable improvements to mitigate recurrence.
Build collaborative working relationships across disciplines and departments, and communicate complex issues in an understandable and engaging manner.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.