Senior Building Systems Electrical Designer

Miller Electric Company•Jacksonville, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

We design, install, and maintain advanced electrical systems. Our expertise spans traditional electrical contracting, security solutions, audio-visual integration, wireless networking, and building management systems. Miller Electric-The Senior Electrical Designer is responsible for the technical design of assigned projects and relies on an extensive level of engineering knowledge in electrical and parallel fields. They coordinate the activities of team members and ensure that production schedules are met. They provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to promote total quality across all engineering efforts. They exercise independent control over project design and production tasks, while collaborating with the Senior Engineer for general review of final design outcomes, ensuring sound engineering judgment and compliance with company standards. This role is onsite in Jacksonville and does offer relocation

Requirements

10+ years of electrical design and drafting experience.
Revit proficiency required; AutoCAD proficiency acceptable.
Proficiency with NFPA 70, 101, and 72.
Strong understanding of general engineering practices and discipline-specific codes.
Proficiency in standard industry software relevant to electrical design

Responsibilities

Develop the project scope using design narratives, drawings, and discussions with the Senior Engineer, project manager, or owner, asking clarifying questions as needed.
Meet with the owner/client to refine scope, gather available drawings, conduct site inspections, and coordinate with the PM to ensure a smooth and informed design process.
Coordinate with internal and external disciplines, the Authority Having Jurisdiction, and the owner/client to ensure integrated and compliant design solutions.
Apply advanced knowledge of codes and standards to equipment selection and system layout, including NFPA 70, 101, and 72.
Prepare design calculations for equipment sizing and selection.
Engage vendors as necessary to support technical decisions.
Complete design of building electrical systems and incorporate owner/client comments or modifications throughout the design process.
Edit technical specifications for project-specific requirements.
Provide redlines, direction, and mentorship to designers and technicians; review deliverables for quality and consistency.
Attend client meetings and communicate action items to project team members.
Document all communication to and from the client to ensure transparency and accountability.
Ensure project performance meets client expectations, company standards, and technical quality requirements.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed phases of engineering work, maintaining compliance with company guidelines, practices, and policies.
Support multidisciplinary coordination and foster a collaborative team approach to project completion, including navigating highly complex or non-routine project challenges.