Senior Electrical Designer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

The candidate will provide technical and design service in support of electrical design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. Drawings produce by candidate will include Power, Lighting, Fire Alarm, Electrical Details, Systems, and Electrical diagrams. Candidate will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of project types.

• Participating in the design effort on large and small projects.
• Coordination with engineering and other disciplines on the project team.
• Ability to provide calculations including lighting, voltage drop, and load calculations.
• Ability to lead discipline design.
• Follow company standards in creation of electrical drawings.
• Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and construction administration.
• From Project scope, develop electrical construction drawings (i.e. exterior lighting, interior lighting, power plans, systems plans, fire alarm system plans, grounding systems, details, single lines/riser diagrams and panel schedules).
• Willingness to travel for projects.

• High School Diploma or Associates Degree with adequate drafting experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in electrical design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, systems, and grounding plans. Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare and/or Aviation is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to:
  • Working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Buildings Codes, and Energy Codes.
  • Strong Working knowledge of lighting design and lighting calculations.
  • Must know Revit, AutoCAD and lighting design software.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
  • Familiary with fault currents and voltage drop calculations.
  • Willing to utilize tools such Microsoft Teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative to complete work assignments and take direction from others as required to complete the work.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver’s license.

Location
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Charlotte, NC

Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here .

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

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