Electrical Designer

Jobtailor; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaston is seeking an experienced electrical project coordinator to lead prefab integration, review field drawings, and ensure alignment with project plans. You will shape the approach to electrical systems, fire alarm, and low voltage coordination across multiple sites.

The role requires hands-on field experience, strong communication, and leadership to guide teams toward on-time deliveries while maintaining accuracy in drawings, schedules, and BOM creation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in commercial electrical field experience.
• Experience in electrical design and coordination processes.
• Familiar with Fire Alarm and Low Voltage systems and field/prefab coordination.
• Able to layout electrical systems and review field drawings.

Responsibilities

• Review project with PM to understand estimates, schedule, specs, drawings, and submittals.
• Develop effective build strategies and coordinate prefab opportunities.
• Train field crews in prefab means and methods.
• Visit jobsites to ensure field understanding of prefab and installation.
• Attend project coordination meetings as technical lead for Gaston.
• Maintain on-time deliveries and ownership of project plans.

Skills

Electrical Systems Layout

Prefab Methods

Bill of Materials

Field Install Drawings

Project Scheduling

MS Office

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Revit

Coordination Process

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Leadership

Tools

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Revit

MS Teams

Job description

• Review project with Project Manager and ensure you understand how project was estimated including workforce hours, the schedule, the specs, all drawings, and the submittals
• Develop the most effective way to build our projects
• Identify prefab opportunities and communicate with Prefab Manager
• Prioritize tasks to be done and use a six week schedule to manage workload
• When GF/FM is assigned, ensure they understand the plan
• Review any install drawings you do for the field with GF/Foreman and Design Team
• Use common tool sets (ex. assemblies) to get field install drawings more consistent
• Utilize model in software to create a Bill of Material
• Visit jobsites and ensure the field understands the intent of prefab and how to install it
• Train new crews of prefab means and methods
• Seek feedback from the field on ways to improve and incorporate constructive feedback into new projects and processes
• Communicate regularly with the PM and Field and ensure company standards are shared and followed. They are your customer
• Attend project Coordination meetings and represent Gaston as the technical expert
• Work towards “On Time Deliveries”
• Be Accountable (take ownership of your role) and hold others accountable to ensure we avoid unnecessary delays or issues on projects

Requirements

• 5+ years commercial electrical field experience
• previous electrical design experience
• previous coordination experience or familiarity with the coordination process helpful
• Familiar with all electrical systems
• Thorough understanding of Electrical, Fire Alarm, Low Volume systems and their field/prefab/coordination constructability
• Able to layout electrical systems
• Able to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment but has a desire to lead
• Proactive and likes to think critically to solve problems; analytical
• Able to communicate confidently, effectively and professionally – verbal and written
• Comfortable using and learning new technology: MS Office (required), Bluebeam (preferred), Navisworks (not required), MS Teams (internal communication tool) (not required), Revit (preferred)
• Able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical systems, including Fire Alarm and Low Voltage systems, with a strong focus on project coordination and effective communication. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and implement prefab methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 5+ Years Commercial Electrical Field Experience
• Electrical Design Experience
• Coordination Process Familiarity
• Proficient in MS Office
• Strong Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Electrical Systems Layout
• Prefab Methods
• Bill of Material Creation
• Field Install Drawings Review
• Project Scheduling

Soft Skills

• Analytical Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Team Collaboration
• Proactive Leadership

Industry Keywords

• Electrical Systems
• Fire Alarm Systems
• Low Voltage Systems
• Coordination Meetings
• On Time Deliveries

Tools & Technologies

• Bluebeam
• Navisworks
• Revit
• MS Teams