Electrical Designer

Staff Electrical Designer

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type:
  Contract to Hire
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $40.00–$46.00 / Hour (USD)
• Work Authorization:
  Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design various electrical projects including creating 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.
• Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget, and schedule.
• Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams, and relay panel schematics.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information stored in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications as it relates to project client coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Advanced understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, and Excel to develop design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations, and design systems.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of 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.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 7 years of related experience required; OR
• Associate's Degree and minimum 8 years of related experience required; OR
• High School diploma/equivalent and minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of related electrical design experience (with Bachelor's Degree), OR minimum 8 years (with Associate's Degree), OR minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience (with High School diploma).

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

About the Client

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898, with a presence spanning 75+ offices across the U.S. and internationally. The 100% employee-owned organization employs more than 14,500 employee-owners — including civil and structural engineers,…