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Senior Electrical Designer Job Description

Description A Senior Electrical Designer will lead various phases of planning site evaluations analytical designs design documents for proposals report preparation specifications and preparation of construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will lead various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Lead various electrical project designs including electrical schematics grid plan layouts electrical power systems lighting systems protection and controls and site and facility design. Follow all company client and project design and drafting standards.

Lead drawing planning development and production work including problem analysis design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.

Lead a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.

Lead the evaluation of designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects for quality assurance.

Approve reports drawings and tests to plan and lead design projects to meet deliverables.

Approve design codes and specifications related to design requirements.

Lead production of design drawings within scope budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.

Compute volume calculations for conduitgrounding layouts equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics under the direction of the engineer.

Incorporate schedules budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts for project financial goals.

Responsible for the quality review of all revisions of project drawings plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.

Train mentor and develop less experienced drafting detailing and design staff members.

Participate in marketing and possible client development meetings.

Responsible for the electrical design QAQC process.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in drafting technology or related field and 13 years of related experience required.

Or Associates Degree and 14 years of related experience required.

Or 15 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.

Requirements

• Expert understanding of design software such as AutoCAD MicroStation and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Expert knowledge in design calculations and design systems.
• Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of the assigned discipline competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Work collaboratively with others including but not limited to clients Project Managers Engineers and Designers in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Job Details

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Disabled Veterans
• Veterans
• Job Title: Computer Aided Drafting & Design
• Primary Location: US-NC-Raleigh
• Other Locations: US-VA-Richmond
• Schedule: Full-time
• Travel: Yes (5 of the Time)
• Req ID: 260811
• Job Hire Type: Experienced
• LI-MG T&D