Senior Electrical Wiring Designer

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity
Location: Reading

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Electrical Wiring Designer to support complex power generation and industrial infrastructure projects for our client in Reading, Pennsylvania. This is an excellent contract-to-hire opportunity for a highly experienced electrical design professional who thrives in a collaborative engineering environment and enjoys contributing to technically challenging projects.

In this role, you will provide advanced electrical design and drafting support for medium and low-voltage power systems, instrumentation systems, and facility wiring design. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver high-quality project documentation while ensuring compliance with industry standards, project specifications, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently execute complex electrical wiring design assignments for power generation and industrial projects.
• Develop and produce detailed electrical design deliverables including:
  • One-line diagrams
  • MCC and switchgear layouts
  • Elementary and interconnection drawings
  • Instrument loop drawings
  • DCS and PLC wiring termination drawings
  • Power and instrumentation cabling designs
• Prepare detailed wiring drawings for lighting, small power, and earthing systems.
• Design and draft MV/LV single-line diagrams and control/wiring schematics.
• Support AC/DC distribution panel layouts and process area electrical equipment layouts.
• Perform cable scheduling and cable sizing calculations.
• Conduct field visits and panel audits as needed to verify existing conditions and support project execution.
• Review vendor submittals to ensure equipment compliance with project requirements and specifications.
• Coordinate wiring design integration across multiple engineering disciplines.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical insight regarding electrical system design challenges and solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior designers and support teams.
• Maintain project quality standards while delivering assigned work scopes on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• Extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation wiring design within power generation or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical drafting and design standards for power systems.
• Proficiency with:
  • SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL)
  • SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)
  • AutoCAD
  • MicroStation
• Experience developing detailed electrical wiring and control system documentation.
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards, and quality assurance procedures related to electrical power projects.
• Strong communication and coordination skills within multidisciplinary project teams.

Education Requirements

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design, Drafting, or related field with coursework focused on power systems required.
• Equivalent combinations of education, technical training, and directly related industry experience will also be considered.