Electrical Designer

Job Summary

Electrical Designer I – create basic designs for electrical power and control systems using industry-accepted concepts, practices, and procedures. The role relies on pre-established guidelines, design standards, and computer-aided design (CAD) to perform required functions. It supports Senior Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers and receives assignments from a Project Manager, Engineer, or Senior Designer.

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• Familiar with safety equipment, use it as required, comply with company safety policies, and demonstrate awareness and concern for safety of self and co‑workers at all times.
• Answerable for assigned responsibilities.
• Develop and maintain professional, cooperative, positive relationships with colleagues.
• Set high expectations of performance for self, strive for accuracy, attention to detail, completion of tasks per schedule, and a proactive sense of commitment and enthusiasm.
• Take proactive actions to respond promptly in the appropriate capacity necessary to meet project demands.
• Communicate timely, clearly, and to the point; respect other people’s opinions and exhibit excellent listening skills and comprehension.
• Be professional, tactful, responsive, maintain strong client relationships, and be sensitive to client’s needs.
• Identify and clarify the problem, gather and assess causes and solutions, derive well‑reasoned conclusions, test against relevant criteria and standards, and choose the best alternative.
• Be organized, tidy, on time, quiet, non‑intrusive, productive, and maintain composure and professionalism under stress.
• Treat people with respect and honesty, and keep commitments.
• Provide basic electrical power and control designs and details for installations of electrical and control systems.
• Utilize Morrow Engineering established practices, standards, and procedures to perform tasks.
• Develop or revise designs, details, and drawings from experience, existing designs, sketches, verbal instructions, and written directions.
• Review drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established CAD standards.
• Develop or revise designs, details, and drawings in accordance with established CAD guidelines.
• Review all designs for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting.
• Prepare as‑built drawings from field‑generated markups.
• Perform work under the technical supervision of a Project Manager, Engineer, or Senior Designer.
• Cooperate with the project team to maximize project success.
• Be effective at communicating with written and oral communication skills.
• Work on concurrent projects and proportion time appropriately.
• Complete assigned work within agreed‑upon schedule.
• Demonstrate initiative in seeking additional tasks and responsibilities.
• Complete work assignments with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy and overall attention to detail.
• Prepare and assemble documents for shipment (e.g., photocopying, binding).
• Operate peripheral equipment (e.g., printers, copiers, plotters).
• Participate in occasional trips to project sites to gather/verify existing information.
• Participate in an assortment of departmental cross‑training instruction.

• Associate’s or Technology Degree and/or 2 years of experience in industrial electrical power, power distribution, and control system design.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply the current National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9.
• Basic knowledge of industrial type electrical distribution systems and equipment.
• Ability to read and understand single‑line diagrams, riser diagrams, power, lighting, grounding, and instrument plans.
• Ability to read and understand schematic, wiring, instrument loop diagrams, and P&IDs.
• Familiarity with industrial and/or manufacturing facilities.
• Basic ability to read, understand, and utilize building and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of commonly used electrical design concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to apply AutoCAD techniques and drafting skills specifically related to electrical power and control systems.
• Basic ability to apply electrical knowledge such as conductor sizing, conductor de‑rating, lighting, cable pulling, and cable tray loading.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Accurate performance of technical calculations.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Competitive base salary.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Chance to make a measurable impact on workplace safety across North America.