Senior Electrical Designer
About The Position
The Senior Electrical Designer provides technical and design services for electrical projects, producing construction drawings and specifications for clients. Drawings may cover power, lighting, fire alarm, electrical details, systems, and electrical diagrams. The role offers work across a diverse range of project types and includes contributing to and leading discipline design, coordinating with engineering and other disciplines, and providing calculations such as lighting, voltage-drop, and load calculations. The designer also provides field support, including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and construction administration. Travel for projects is expected.
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 experience in electrical design, 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 various projects and tasks and embrace new challenges.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative to complete assignments, and take direction as required.
- 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 projects.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design effort on large and small projects.
- Coordinate with engineering and other disciplines on the project team.
- Provide lighting, voltage-drop, and load calculations.
- Lead discipline design.
- 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 exterior and interior lighting, power plans, systems plans, fire alarm system plans, grounding systems, details, single lines and riser diagrams, and panel schedules.
- Travel for projects as needed.
Benefits
- Performance-based bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Wellness programs and employee assistance resources.
- Professional development support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
