Electrical Designer

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Paid family leave

Vacation time 10–20 days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading design consulting firm in Boise is in search of an Electrical Designer. The role involves creating construction documentation and detailed drawings primarily using Revit, collaborating with design engineers. Candidates should possess a two-year degree in a related field and at least 5 years of electrical drafting experience. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package including health plans, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical drafting.
• Working knowledge of Revit and Microsoft Office required.
• Knowledge or interest in MEP systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design drawings based on descriptions from design engineers.
• Set up new Revit projects from templates.
• Develop electrical construction documentation under supervision.
• Create electrical construction models as part of a BIM team.
• Produce detailed field installation and fabrication drawings.
• Work from customer and firm drawings.
• Manage files: posting models, updates, links, and drafting tasks.
• Provide technical support and attend coordination meetings.

Skills

Revit

Microsoft Office

MEP systems knowledge

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Education

Two-year Technical or Associate’s Degree

Tools

CAD platforms

CAD/BIM software suites

Job description

Your Opportunity

The Electrical Designer will work directly with design engineers to produce drawings from sketches, existing drawings and electronic images.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Design drawings based on written and verbal descriptions from design engineers;
• Set up new Revit projects based on existing project templates;
• Develop Electrical construction documentation under supervision of assigned engineering, design, and BIM staff utilizing primarily Revit;
• Develop Electrical construction models in Revit as part of a BIM team;
• Create detailed field installation drawings and fabrication drawings;
• Work from both customer and firm drawings;
• Perform file management functions such as posting models, downloading model updates, managing links, and Revit drafting;
• Provide technical support for existing projects and field service;
• Attend coordination meetings, communicate with other trades, and create/extract reports as required.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Coordinate with the Plumbing, Mechanical, Architectural, Structural, and Telecommunication/Audio Visual discipline’s project design teams;
• Working knowledge of Revit and Microsoft Office;
• Demonstrate knowledge or interest on MEP systems and their installation, with an emphasis on Electrical installations preferred;
• Experience and understanding of drawing and modeling organization, detail, and precision.

Education and Experience

• Two-year Technical or Associate’s Degree in Computer Aided Drafting/Construction Technology, Electrical Technology, or similar with knowledge of current CAD and BIM platforms, or an equivalent combination of education and Electrical trade experience;
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical drafting.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Primary Location

Primary Location: United States | ID | Boise

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.