Electrical Designer

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hargrove Engineers & Constructors seeks an experienced Electrical Designer to join our industrial team, supporting biotechnology, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and manufacturing facilities across the United States. You will develop detailed electrical designs and create drawings to support critical manufacturing operations and facility infrastructure.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in electrical design for industrial facilities, strong NEC knowledge, and proficiency with Revit, enabling

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical design experience in industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotech or chemical processing facilities.
• Proficiency with NEC and industry standards.
• Ability to develop electrical layouts and installation drawings.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical designs for industrial facilities (pharma, biotech, specialty chemical, industrial manufacturing).
• Create and maintain electrical design deliverables using Revit and other tools.
• Produce electrical drawings: single-line diagrams, room layouts, lighting, power, grounding, raceway, MCC, cable schedules, installation details.
• Support electrical system design for production, utility, laboratory, and support areas.
• Perform electrical calculations (voltage drop, lighting, conduit/cable tray fill, equipment loading).
• Review vendor drawings for integration with overall facility design.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, architectural, instrumentation, and project teams.
• Identify design changes and communicate impacts; participate in site visits and startup activities.

Skills

Electrical design

NEC knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or CAD

Tools

Revit

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Job Scope: Hargrove is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our growing team supporting clients across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and industrial manufacturing industries. In this role, you'll contribute to the design of electrical systems that support critical manufacturing operations and facility infrastructure.

We're looking for a designer with strong experience in industrial electrical systems, a passion for problem-solving, and advanced proficiency in Revit to help deliver innovative solutions for complex engineering projects.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Develop detailed electrical designs for industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty chemical facilities.
• Create and maintain electrical design deliverables using Revit and other design software platforms.
• Produce electrical drawings including:
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Electrical room layouts
  • Lighting plans
  • Power distribution layouts
  • Grounding plans
  • Raceway and cable tray layouts
  • Equipment connection diagrams
  • Motor control center (MCC) drawings
  • Cable schedules
  • Equipment installation details
• Support the design of facility electrical systems serving production, utility, laboratory, and support areas.
• Develop electrical layouts and installation drawings based on engineering direction, vendor information, and client requirements.
• Perform electrical design calculations, including:
  • Voltage drop calculations
  • Lighting calculations
  • Conduit and cable tray fill calculations
  • Equipment loading evaluations
• Review vendor drawings and equipment packages to ensure integration with overall facility design.
• Collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, architectural, instrumentation, and project management teams.
• Identify design changes and communicate impacts to project teams in a timely manner.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, construction support, and startup activities.
• Support the continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and project execution practices.

Ideal Background

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.

Certification

Certification is not required at this level.

Experience

This position requires 4+ years' experience in electrical design supporting industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical processing, or similar facilities.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Experience inRevit is required.
• Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Ability to develop electrical layouts and installation documents using industry best practices.
• Experience with:
  • Power distribution systems
  • Facility electrical infrastructure
  • Lighting systems
  • Grounding systems
  • Cable tray and conduit routing
  • Motor control center (MCC) layouts
  • Equipment power connections
• Ability to perform electrical calculations including:
  • Voltage drop
  • Lighting levels
  • Conduit fill
  • Cable tray fill
  • Electrical equipment loading
• Ability to interpret vendor drawings and equipment documentation.
• Understanding of construction documents, specifications, and installation requirements.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop and provide interoffice execution support under general supervision.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.

Hargrove Culture

We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a "team mentality" so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.

Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.

As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Hargrove is passionate about serving our clients within our industry and the local economy, and