Electrical Design Engineer

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting firm is seeking a Mid-Senior level designer responsible for creating electric distribution layouts for both residential and commercial customers. The role requires strong technical design skills, customer interaction, and field assessments, with approximately 30% of the time spent on-site. Familiarity with GIS and drafting tools is essential to produce accurate utility designs and manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience in electric distribution design is required.
• Familiarity with GIS-based design systems.
• Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain electric distribution designs using GIS and drafting tools.
• Communicate with customers regarding project scope and requirements.
• Conduct field visits to assess site conditions and existing infrastructure.

Skills

GIS

Technical design

Customer coordination

Field assessments

Tools

Drafting tools

GIS software

Job description

This role is responsible for designing electric distribution layouts for residential and commercial customers. The position combines technical design work, customer coordination, and field assessments to deliver accurate, construction-ready utility designs. Work is performed using a GIS-based design system, with collaboration across engineering, service, and gas design teams.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Technical Work

• Create, revise, and maintain electric distribution designs using GIS and drafting tools.
• Produce 2D (and occasional 3D) drawings for underground cable routing, transformer sizing, and pole placement.
• Interpret customer requirements, engineering drawings, and technical specifications.
• Prepare supporting documentation including bills of material, schedules, and drawing transmittals.
• Update designs based on field conditions, engineering feedback, and construction requirements.

Project & Customer Coordination

• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously from intake through final design.
• Communicate directly with residential and commercial customers regarding scope, requirements, and timelines.
• Coordinate with internal engineering, service, and gas design teams to align project plans.
• Support engineering personnel with design clarifications and construction-related questions.

Field Work

• Conduct local field visits to assess site conditions and existing infrastructure.
• Verify measurements, access points, and constructability prior to finalizing designs.
• Field work accounts for approximately 30% of the role.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution and Electrical Equipment Manufacturing