Electrical Designer

• Review project with Project Manager and ensure you understand how project was estimated including workforce hours, the schedule, the specs, all drawings, and the submittals
• Develop the most effective way to build our projects
• Identify prefab opportunities and communicate with Prefab Manager
• Prioritize tasks to be done and use a six week schedule to manage workload
• When GF/FM is assigned, ensure they understand the plan
• Review any install drawings you do for the field with GF/Foreman and Design Team
• Use common tool sets (ex. assemblies) to get field install drawings more consistent
• Utilize model in software to create a Bill of Material
• Visit jobsites and ensure the field understands the intent of prefab and how to install it
• Train new crews of prefab means and methods
• Seek feedback from the field on ways to improve and incorporate constructive feedback into new projects and processes
• Communicate regularly with the PM and Field and ensure company standards are shared and followed. They are your customer
• Attend project Coordination meetings and represent Gaston as the technical expert
• Work towards “On Time Deliveries”
• Be Accountable (take ownership of your role) and hold others accountable to ensure we avoid unnecessary delays or issues on projects

• 5+ years commercial electrical field experience
• previous electrical design experience
• previous coordination experience or familiarity with the coordination process helpful
• Familiar with all electrical systems
• Thorough understanding of Electrical, Fire Alarm, Low Volume systems and their field/prefab/coordination constructability
• Able to layout electrical systems
• Able to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment but has a desire to lead
• Proactive and likes to think critically to solve problems; analytical
• Able to communicate confidently, effectively and professionally – verbal and written
• Comfortable using and learning new technology: MS Office (required), Bluebeam (preferred), Navisworks (not required), MS Teams (internal communication tool) (not required), Revit (preferred)
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Demonstrates expertise in electrical systems, including Fire Alarm and Low Voltage systems, with a strong focus on project coordination and effective communication. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and implement prefab methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• 5+ Years Commercial Electrical Field Experience
• Electrical Design Experience
• Coordination Process Familiarity
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong Attention to Detail

• Electrical Systems Layout
• Prefab Methods
• Bill of Material Creation
• Field Install Drawings Review
• Project Scheduling

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Proactive Leadership

• Electrical Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Low Voltage Systems
• Coordination Meetings
• On Time Deliveries

• Bluebeam
• Navisworks
• Revit
• MS Teams