Sr Electrical Designer

Overview

Are you a dedicated Electrical Designer looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a talented professional to join a Leader in the Power industry. Fully Remote. Contract to hire position. $40-$73/hr. DOE. Experience working on duct banks, cable trays, conduits, heat tracing for power generation projects strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes
• Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches or vendor data.
• Reports project progression updates and/or issues to project lead team.
• Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database: Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, and all other applicable functions.
• Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.
• Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule.
• Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs
• Perform calculations to check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements and size pull boxes.
• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements.
• Gathers information needed to develop design and verify voltage separation requirements are met.
• Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.
• Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand comments made.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Acts as a field resource to assist construction in field resolution on issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in Design and Drafting disciplines
• Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, SP3D, and have knowledge of the latest computer operating systems
• Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills