Electrical Designer

Salas O'Brien; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to support electrical design projects and produce construction drawings and specifications. You will work on power, lighting, fire alarm, and electrical diagrams for diverse project types.

The role requires a minimum of five years of electrical design experience, proficiency with Revit and AutoCAD, and the ability to travel to project sites. Greenville, SC is among the listed locations offering opportunities to contribute to major

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in electrical design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, systems, and grounding plans.
• Experience with Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare and/or Aviation is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with NEC, building codes, energy codes, and lighting calculations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design on large and small projects.
• Coordinate with engineering and other disciplines on project teams.
• Provide calculations including lighting, voltage drop, and load calculations.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Lighting design

Fire alarm design

Leadership / project lead

Independence / initiative

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology

Associate Degree with drafting experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Lighting design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

Job Summary

The candidate will provide technical and design service in support of electrical design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. Drawings produce by candidate will include Power, Lighting, Fire Alarm, Electrical Details, Systems, and Electrical diagrams. Candidate will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of project types.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participating in the design effort on large and small projects.
• Coordination with engineering and other disciplines on the project team.
• Ability to provide calculations including lighting, voltage drop, and load calculations.
• Ability to lead discipline design.
• Follow company standards in creation of electrical drawings.
• Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and construction administration.
• From Project scope, develop electrical construction drawings (i.e. exterior lighting, interior lighting, power plans, systems plans, fire alarm system plans, grounding systems, details, single lines/riser diagrams and panel schedules).
• Willingness to travel for projects.

Qualifications And Experience

• High School Diploma or Associates Degree with adequate drafting experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in electrical design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, systems, and grounding plans. Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare and/or Aviation is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to:
  • Working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Buildings Codes, and Energy Codes.
  • Strong Working knowledge of lighting design and lighting calculations.
  • Must know Revit, AutoCAD and lighting design software.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
  • Familiary with fault currents and voltage drop calculations.
  • Willing to utilize tools such Microsoft Teams.
• Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative to complete work assignments and take direction from others as required to complete the work.
• Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver’s license.

Locations

• Charlotte, NC
• Raleigh, NC
• Greenville, SC
• Myrtle Beach, SC
• Columbia, SC

Compensation & Benefits

Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.