Senior Electrical Designer

Salas O'Brien•Charlotte, NC

15h

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Designer provides technical and design services for electrical projects, producing construction drawings and specifications for clients. Work includes power, lighting, fire alarm, electrical details, systems, and electrical diagrams across a diverse range of project types. The designer participates in projects of varying size, coordinates with engineering and other disciplines, performs design calculations, and may lead discipline design. The role also provides field support for retrofit verifications, as-built documentation, and construction administration. Travel for projects is expected as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or associate degree with adequate drafting experience, or a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.
At least 15 years of electrical design experience, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, systems, and grounding plans.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code, building codes, and energy codes.
Strong working knowledge of lighting design and lighting calculations.
Knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, and lighting design software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Familiarity with fault-current and voltage-drop calculations.
Willingness to use tools such as Microsoft Teams.
Flexibility and willingness to work on varied projects and tasks and embrace new challenges.
Ability to work independently, take initiative to complete assignments, and take direction as needed.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Federal or Municipal Government, healthcare, and/or aviation; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design effort on large and small projects.
Coordinate with engineering and other disciplines on project teams.
Provide lighting, voltage-drop, and load calculations.
Lead discipline design as needed.
Follow company standards when creating electrical drawings.
Provide field support, including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and construction administration.
Develop electrical construction drawings from project scope, including lighting, power, systems, fire alarm, grounding, details, single-line and riser diagrams, and panel schedules.
Travel for projects as needed.