Senior Designer, Electrical
Charlotte, NC 28208
Direct Hire
Manager's Note:
Level: Lead or Senior candidates preferred; 10+ years of experience required
Software Experience:
3D software experience preferred
E3D or Rabbit experience also preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally with a construction background
Position Summary
The Senior / Lead Electrical Designer is responsible for leading electrical design activities and providing technical direction within the electrical discipline. This role plans, executes, and reviews advanced electrical design scopes, leads portions of large-scale power projects or complete design packages for smaller projects, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
The Senior / Lead Designer exercises considerable judgment in selecting and adapting design methods, serves as a technical lead and design checker, mentors junior designers, and supports constructability, field execution, and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and execute electrical design activities for power generation and industrial facilities in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
Provide technical leadership and oversight for electrical design execution within assigned projects
Select, recommend, and adapt design procedures, standards, and techniques
Prepare, coordinate, and review preliminary and detailed electrical designs for engineering approval
Lead and mentor a team of Electrical Designers, supporting workload planning, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with Project and Discipline Leads
Perform detailed design reviews and checks to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and completeness
Serve as technical design checker or lead designer for assigned projects
Coordinate electrical design activities with engineering, construction, and other disciplines
Design and lay out complex electrical systems, including:
Raceway systems (underground ductbanks, cable tray, conduit, and supports)
Lighting systems (interior, exterior, roadway, and area lighting)
Grounding and bonding systems
Participate in design reviews, constructability evaluations, and client meetings
Provide field support, including site visits, field verifications, redline and as-built documentation, and retrofit evaluations
Support procurement activities, including vendor coordination, submittal reviews, and installation support
Ensure adherence to quality, safety, schedule, and project execution standards
Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices, standards, and processes
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or Associate Degree with appropriate drafting and design coursework
Minimum 12+ years of electrical design experience, with a strong emphasis on power generation and/or power infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience serving in a Senior or Lead Electrical Designer role
Strong working knowledge of:
Electrical raceway systems
Grounding and bonding
Lighting systems
Power generation facility design environments
Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD tools, including AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable power industry standards
Ability to work independently while providing leadership, guidance, and technical direction to others
Willingness to travel and work in both office and field environments
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in a related technical field
Experience with AVEVA E3D and/or Bentley MicroStation
Certificate in Design or Drafting
Experience supporting EPC/EPCM power projects