Designer/Engineer

Selectek; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Selectek’s client in the utility sector is seeking a Designer 1 for entry-level electrical design work. The role focuses on creating layouts and drawings for transmission and distribution substations, supporting the build-out and maintenance programs.

You will develop design packages, ensure compliance with engineering practices, and collaborate with engineers, designers and clients to deliver accurate documentation and proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechatronics preferred).

Responsibilities

• Create detailed electrical system layouts, plans, material lists, and construction drawings for utility transmission and distribution substations.
• Develop design packages including general arrangement, ground grids, conduit layouts, elevation views, BOMs, conduit schedules and equipment specs.
• Engineer and design transmission lines that are safe, economical and adhere to accepted engineering practices.
• Collaborate with clients, peer engineers, designers and drafters, providing technical direction.
• Assist with scopes, estimates, schedules and proposals as necessary.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechatronics preferred)

Job description

We have an exciting role for a Designer 1 with our client who is a leader in the Utility industry. This position is well suited for a recent graduate.

Job Duties

• Create detailed electrical system layouts, plans, material lists, and construction arrangement drawings for the build out and upkeep of utility transmission and distribution substation facilities.
• Develop design packages including general arrangement, ground grids, conduit layouts, elevation views, bill of materials, conduit schedule and equipment specifications.
• Engineer and design transmission lines that are safe, economical, and adhere to accepted engineer practices.
• Collaborate and provide technical direction to clients, peer engineers, designers, and drafters.
• Assist with scopes, estimates, schedules and proposals as necessary.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechatronics preferred)