Electrical Designer IV

Title: Lead Electrical Designer IV
Location: Midwest / Mountain West, hybrid preferred; remote considered for qualified candidates
Duration: 6-month contract-to-hire
Pay Range: $50–$58/hr W-2
Per Diem: Not specified
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior/Lead Electrical Designer to take ownership of complex electrical design packages and provide technical leadership to a collaborative design team. This is a hands-on position requiring advanced electrical routing knowledge, strong 3D design capabilities, and experience coordinating design deliverables.
The ideal candidate is a motivated, solutions-oriented designer who communicates confidently, takes initiative, and can guide others while remaining directly involved in technical design work.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of complex electrical designs, including cable tray, conduit, equipment layouts, and electrical routing systems.
• Perform and oversee 3D electrical modeling, drawing development, and multidisciplinary design coordination.
• Plan and coordinate design assignments, review technical deliverables, and support project schedules.
• Identify and resolve electrical design conflicts, routing challenges, and constructability concerns.
• Coordinate with engineers, construction personnel, and other design disciplines.
• Review electrical drawings and models for accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and design support to other designers.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of electrical design experience, with demonstrated senior-level or design leadership responsibilities.
• Advanced proficiency with 3D electrical design software, preferably Revit or SmartPlant 3D.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical routing, cable tray, conduit, and major electrical equipment layouts.
• Experience leading electrical design packages, reviewing deliverables, and coordinating work across multiple disciplines.
• Working knowledge of 2D drafting software and applicable electrical design standards.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and technical leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial or large commercial electrical design projects.
• Experience with underground duct banks, grounding/bonding, lighting systems, and lightning protection.
• Familiarity with MicroStation, Navisworks, and multidisciplinary model coordination.
• Construction-facing experience involving RFIs, constructability reviews, and resolving field design issues.
• Experience mentoring designers and coordinating design schedules and resources.

Employment Opportunity: This is a full-time contract-to-hire position with the potential to transition to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

FootBridge is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We make employment decisions based on qualifications and business needs, without discrimination on any basis, and we welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.