Electrical Designer

Prairie Engineers, P.C.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical insurance from day one

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Prairie Engineers, P.C. is seeking an Electrical Designer in Champaign, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 5 years of electrical design experience. Responsibilities include ensuring code compliance for projects and preparing construction drawings.

The position offers a salary range of $50,000-$90,000 based on qualifications, alongside benefits such as 401(k) matching and medical insurance starting on day one.

Qualifications

• 5 years' previous electrical design experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and architectural drawings.
• Knowledge of power distribution, panel sizing, and lighting layout.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects adhere to industry codes and standards.
• Prepare final design and construction drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate between disciplines and respond to contractor submittals.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Understanding blueprints and schematics

Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Proficiency with Revit

Education

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Prairie Engineers is the place to be for those looking to grow and excel! Join a collaborative team that fuels your growth and rewards your dedication. We’re looking for people who embrace challenges, drive change, and help shape our collective future. If that’s you, let’s connect!

What you Need

• Education: Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience: Preferred 5 years’ previous electrical design experience.
• Knowledge: Read and understand blueprints, schematics and architectural drawings, power distribution, panel sizing, lighting layout, receptacle layout and circuiting, fire alarm requirements and layout, general engineering principles, construction practices, strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant regulations.
• Software: Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite.

What you will Do

• Ensure projects are designed in accordance with industry codes and standards, client specifications, and local codes.
• Preparation of final design and construction drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate between disciplines, resolve review comments, respond to bidder's RFIs, review contractor submittals, and prepare record drawings.

How you Align

• People Focused: Professional, respectful, and team-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate internally and externally.
• Can Do Attitude: Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problem-solving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions.
• Responsive: Communicates openly, proactively, and promptly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary range $50,000-$90,000 determined by education, experience, skills and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Benefits include a generous package with 401(k) matching, medical insurance beginning on day one, and professional development opportunities.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.