Electrical Designer

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and recruiting company is seeking a professional responsible for designing electric distribution layouts for residential and commercial customers. The role demands technical design work, customer coordination, and field assessments to ensure accurate, construction-ready utility designs. Candidates should have experience with GIS-based design systems and be able to manage multiple design projects while conducting field visits to verify site conditions. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical distribution design is preferred.
• Familiarity with GIS-based design systems is essential.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design electric distribution layouts for residential and commercial customers.
• Manage multiple design projects from intake through final design.
• Conduct local field visits to assess site conditions and existing infrastructure.

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.