Senior Electrical Designer

Progressive Design, Inc.; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Design, Inc. is seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Electrical Designer for a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, Virginia, in the Richmond area. Responsibilities include performing electrical design duties, collaborating with project teams, and maintaining design files and accuracy across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate should have knowledge of the heavy industrial field, experience with AutoCAD, and familiarity with NEC and NFPA codes. Don't miss the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical design roles.
• Ability to read power and motor control circuits.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA code requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design duties on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with team to develop compliant design solutions.
• Assist in developing schedules and specifications.

Skills

Knowledge of the heavy industrial field

Experience with AutoCAD software

Experience in power, controls and/or instrumentation design

Education

Associate’s degree in relevant field or applicable certifications

3D CAD experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Bentley MicroStation

Job description

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Electrical Designer (mid or senior levels open). This is a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, Virginia- (Richmond, VA area).

Key Requirements & Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the heavy industrial field
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Working knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing electrical design duties on assigned projects including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design
• Work closely and develop working relationships with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients toward developing and executing safe, compliant, effective and cost‑effective solutions
• Understanding Company and Client standards, develop electrical power, controls and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation requirements
• Develop Construction Cost Estimates
• Create materials lists and obtain quotations for design components
• Assist Engineers and Project Managers in developing schedules, specifications, design concepts
• Perform fieldwork and technical research
• Understanding of field construction phases and supporting constructability reviews
• Maintain project design files; including supplemental vendor documentation and calculation sheets
• Certify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products in assigned areas of responsibility
• Collaborate with Engineers and Project Managers toward allocating tasks within department resources
• Maintain budget and schedule tracking on multiple concurrent assigned design activities

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications

• Knowledge of the heavy industrial field
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Associate’s degree in relevant field or applicable certifications preferred
• 3D CAD experience preferred
• Bentley MicroStation design software experience
• Experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus
• Ability to read power and motor control circuits
• Experience in power, controls and/or instrumentation design (Conduit sizing, loop diagrams, signals & communications integrations, etc.)
• Experience in performing fieldwork for locating and identifying electrical components, instrumentation and/or related equipment
• Knowledge of grounding requirements and practical applications for instrumentation and electrical equipment
• Working knowledge of hazardous areas; including Class I and Class II locations
• Working knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs
• Experience in project construction and design‑hours cost estimating