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Electrical Designer 2 4P/525
Job in
Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, 35203, USA
Listed on 2026-08-05
Listing for:
4P Consulting Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-05
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, CAD/ AutoCAD/ Mechanical Design
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
Key Responsibilities Electrical Design & Drafting- 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
- Perform detail design for DC electrical systems, including:
- Battery systems
- Battery chargers
- Inverters
- UPS systems
- DC fuse panels
- Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, CAD Overlay; Revit or Solid Works Electrical a plus) to create and modify drawings
- Maintain organized documentation including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- 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
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