Experience Level: 7+ Years Location: Birmingham, AL/ REMOTE Contract- 3 Years
Client- Southern Company Services.
Position Overview
The Electrical Designer III is responsible for developing detailed physical electrical designs for heavy industrial facilities. This role collaborates closely with engineers, architects, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality, code-compliant 2D drawings and 3D models.
The ideal candidate brings extensive heavy industrial experience, strong CAD proficiency, and the ability to perform field walk-downs to ensure constructability and design accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Modeling
Collaborate with project teams to understand design requirements and objectives
Develop physical electrical designs including system layouts and equipment arrangements
Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models
Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) to create and modify electrical drawings
Maintain proficiency in design software and stay current with updates
Extensive 3D modeling experience strongly preferred
Compliance & Standards
Ensure designs adhere to industry codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
Conduct code reviews and implement updates as required
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
Documentation & Deliverables
Create and maintain organized documentation including:
Electrical drawings
Specifications
Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Prepare technical reports and project documentation
Perform quality checks and peer reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness
Field Verification & Constructability
Conduct site walk-downs for field verification
Address constructability concerns and recommend practical solutions
Coordinate with field teams to resolve design-related issues
Collaboration & Coordination
Work cross-functionally with engineers, architects, vendors, and plant personnel
Build strong working relationships across project teams
Provide design solutions and technical support throughout project lifecycle
Required Qualifications
7+ years of heavy industrial electrical design experience
Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD required)
Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE)
Experience producing 3D models for industrial facilities
Ability to interpret technical documents and integrate multi-discipline designs
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Core Competencies
Heavy industrial design expertise
Advanced 3D modeling capability
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Constructability awareness
Code compliance knowledge
Problem-solving and technical judgment
This role plays a key part in delivering safe, accurate, and constructible electrical designs for complex heavy industrial projects.