Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer II

Experience Level: 5–7 Years •
Contract- 1-3 Years •
Work Model: Hybrid (Birmingham, AL + Remote as needed)

Company- Southern Company

The Electrical Designer II supports the development and execution of electrical designs for utility and power generation facilities
, with a primary focus on DC system wiring and physical design
. This role collaborates closely with engineers, project teams, and plant personnel to produce accurate, code-compliant electrical designs that support construction, inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong CAD expertise
, hands-on experience with DC electrical systems
, and the ability to work independently on complex design tasks with minimal oversight.

• Collaborate with project teams to understand electrical design requirements and objectives
• Develop detailed electrical designs
  , including:

• System layouts

• Single-line diagrams

• Elementary diagrams

• Wiring diagrams

• Battery systems

• Battery chargers

• Inverters

• UPS systems

• DC fuse panels

• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
• Conduct design reviews, quality checks, and updates to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities
• Address design issues and provide effective technical solutions
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, vendors, and plant staff to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs

• Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables
• Support field activities, meetings, and inspections as required
• Work both independently and as part of a project team

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or related field

• 5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer or similar role

• Experience with DC electrical system design
  , including:

  • Battery systems

  • Chargers

  • Inverters

  • UPS

  • DC fuse panels

• 7+ years of experience with:

  • AutoCAD

  • AutoCAD Electrical

  • CAD Overlay

• Ability to prepare single-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams with minimal supervision

• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles and practices

• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE)

• High attention to detail and commitment to design quality

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff, engineers, and vendors

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Experience designing electrical systems for:

  • Power plants

  • Industrial facilities

  • Utility infrastructure

• Exposure to PLC programming or control systems

• Prior experience supporting Southern Company or utility environments