Electrical Designer

Gus Perdikakis Associates; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Dayton, Ohio, is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join their talented team. This role involves leading electrical design projects and requires strong proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit. The position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth within the company.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in electrical design for industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical wiring, power distribution, and cable sizing.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design packages for industrial projects from concept to construction.
• Design power distribution systems, motor control centers, and lighting systems.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate electrical design with other systems.

Skills

Electrical wiring

Power distribution

Cable sizing

Lighting design

P&IDs

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $50.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Gus Perdikakis Associates

Director of Staffing at Gus Perdikakis Associates (GPA)

We are seeking a seasoned Electrical Designer to join a talented Electrical/Instrumentation team for a full service engineering firm headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. If you’re passionate about designing complex power systems for industrial environments and want to be part of a company that builds the backbone of American industry, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

You will have the opportunity to join a highly experienced and collaborative team to work on meaningful, large-scale industrial projects that keep industries running. This job offers an opportunity to grow into a long-term role through contract-to-hire or direct placement and offers competitive compensation and flexibility based on your experience and employment preference.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to electrical design packages for industrial projects, from concept through construction.
• Design and layout power distribution systems, motor control centers (MCCs), transformers, VFDs, switchgear, and lighting systems.
• Develop and interpret single-line diagrams, cable sizing plans, and power correction schemes.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams and integrate electrical design with mechanical and process systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD, Revit, and Navisworks to deliver high-quality, coordinated design models and drawings.
• Interpret P&IDs and ensure alignment of electrical systems with process requirements.

Required Skills

• 7+ years of experience in electrical design, ideally for industrial or manufacturing projects.
• Strong knowledge of electrical wiring, power distribution, cable sizing, lighting design, and associated systems.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Navisworks is essential.
• Working knowledge of P&IDs and integration with electrical systems.
• A collaborative mindset and a detail-oriented approach to engineering design.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering, Design, and Other

• Industries

  Engineering Services, Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, and Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution

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