Electrical Designer

Stratus Team; North Wilkesboro (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratus Team, a multidisciplinary engineering firm, is seeking an Electrical Designer in North Wilkesboro, NC. The role focuses on planning, designing, and creating electrical systems for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities, including fire alarm and lighting systems.

You will work under guidance to ensure code compliance and project quality. The position requires a degree in a relevant field and 1-3 years CAD design experience, with opportunities for training and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associates degree in relevant field.
• 1-3 years of design (CAD) experience in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan layout of project and organize design information on sheets with direction from an engineer or project manager.
• Determine local code and requirements for a project and consult with client.
• Coordinate with other disciplines to resolve design problems.
• May train and direct CAD technicians.
• Review specifications and drawings to assess design factors.
• Identify discrepancies in base plans related to electrical drawings.
• Create detailed electrical designs using CAD/BIM software under guidance.
• Modify designs based on review comments to avoid construction issues.
• Update criteria plans as directed.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure safety and codes compliance.
• Site observation to verify system compliance.

Education

Bachelor or Associate degree in relevant field

Tools

CAD software

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Electrical Designer

Full Time Level 3 North Wilkesboro, North Wilkesboro, NC, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 1382

Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Hourly

About Stratus

Stratus® is an integrated, multi-disciplinary engineering, architecture, interior design, and consulting firm. Consistently ranking among the Top 500 Design Firms in Engineering News-Record, the firm offers a deep bench of industry experts through a highly collaborative approach, delivering innovative solutions across the full project lifecycle. Operating coast to coast, Stratus® serves clients nationwide while maintaining a strategic commitment to supporting high-growth economies and building vibrant communities that foster the professional growth of its team. Serving public- and private-sector clients, the firm is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality service wherever projects take shape. Across the Civic, Commercial, Industrial, Transportation, Education, Water Resources, and Government sectors, we bring precision, insight, and purpose to every project, from targeted renovations to large-scale infrastructure. Stratus® designs spaces, systems, and solutions that perform, endure, and make an impact, delivering on our promise of Better Plans. Better Places.

The Role

Stratus has recently partnered with Page Interworks and we’re hiring an Electrical Designer. In this role you will plan, design and create electrical systems for commercial, industrial and institutional facilities such as offices, retail spaces, distribution centers and hotels. Designs may consist of fire alarm, site lighting, energy modeling, interior lighting, prototype development and security. Completes other work as directed by team leader.

Responsibilities

• Plan layout of project and organize design information on sheets in logical manner with direction from an engineer, project manager or more experienced designer.
• Determine local code and jurisdictional requirements for a project and/or consult with client. Consultation may be by phone, email or on site.
• Coordinate with and consult with other disciplines, designers or engineers to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems.
• May train and direct activities of CAD technicians engaged in preparing drawings.
• Review and analyze specifications, sketches, drawings, project material submittals, ideas and related data to assess factors affecting design.
• Identify discrepancies in an architectural base plan as it relates to and affects the electrical drawings.
• Using a previously developed criteria set of plans, create and/or replicate detailed design drawings and specifications for electrical systems using CAD/BIM software with guidance from an engineer or project manager.
• Modify and revise designs based on plan review comments to correct operating deficiencies and reduce construction problems.
• Update previously developed criteria plans based on direction from others in and out of the office.
• Collaborate with engineers or design manager to ensure design meets public safety, client needs and applicable codes.
• Complete or assist with site observation before, during and after construction as may be required to verify system compliance with systems, plans and specifications.
• Quality Control Analysis - Review and analyze each design online and in hard copy format to identify deficiencies to be marked up and corrected as directed by supervision.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor or Associates degree in relevant field
• 1-3 years of design (CAD) experience in an engineering environment

Preferred

• Eligibility to obtain or currently hold a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)

Why you’ll love Stratus

• A team-oriented environment that values transparency, creativity, and shared success
• Meaningful career paths, leadership opportunities, and space to specialize
• Learning & Development – Education and Professional Licensing
• We believe flexible, hybrid work supports the balance and well-being our team deserves
• Excellent Health Care Programs – Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance options for employees, spouses, and dependents
• 401k Retirement Plan with employer match

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.