Designer 1

Selectek; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Designer1 to assist in updating power distribution drawings and to prepare project packages including material lists, labor estimates, site drawings, and construction drawings for electrical facilities.

The role requires a BS in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, interest in the utility industry, and accurate CAD skills; production engineering experience is preferred, with reading of blueprints and coordination with clients to deliver safe, compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in a career in the Utility industry.
• Must be accurate and fast in CAD.
• Production engineering role experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating power distribution drawings.
• Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings, and construction drawings for electrical facilities in a cost‑effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, change orders, improvement plans, construction specifications, procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
• Perform drafting work and assist in the preparation of designs, plans, and reports.
• Make accurate engineering calculations.
• Organize and analyze field data and prepare accurate and detailed reports and records.

Skills

CAD drafting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Raleigh, NC

Designer1

Responsibilities

• Assist in updating power distribution drawings.
• Prepare project and job packages that include material lists, requisitions, labor estimates, site drawings, and construction drawings for various installations of electrical facilities in a cost‑effective manner that maximizes safety and service reliability.
• Read and interpret blueprints, maps, change orders, improvement plans, construction specifications, procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
• Perform drafting work and assist in the preparation of designs, plans, and reports.
• Make accurate engineering calculations.
• Organize and analyze field data and prepare accurate and detailed reports and records.
• Learn, practice, and promote all safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Apply various codes, requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures to all assigned work to create safe and cost‑effective designs for projects of moderate complexity for both overhead and underground projects.
• Use various design software and work management tools.
• Evaluate distribution equipment such as transformers and fusing.
• Follow utility construction practices on public right of way (ROW) and private land.
• Regularly communicate job status to assure client expectations and deliverable dates are met.
• Coordinate with construction personnel and clients to resolve any project issues.
• Develop relationships with key internal and external customers while supporting both company and client’s business goals and expectations while representing themselves both positively and professionally.
• Maintain files and records in an organized manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Interest in a career in the Utility industry.
• Must be accurate and fast in CAD.
• Production engineering role experience preferred.

Contact

Email: [e-mail]