Electrical Designer

Cynet Systems Inc; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Electrical Designer with significant experience in developing designs for complex electrical systems. Candidates must have a strong background in CAD and engineering principles, along with excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines. The role offers opportunities to work on cutting-edge projects with a commitment to quality standards in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 5-6 years of experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Develops designs for complex electrical engineering systems.
• Ensures compliance with design standards and codes.
• Generates 2D and 3D CAD models of high complexity.

Skills

Knowledge & application of NEC code

Communication skills

Collaboration

Ability to resolve design issues

Education

AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD

Tools

Smartplant 3D

AutoCAD

SETROUTE program

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Develops designs for complete and complex electrical engineering systems such as earthwork, drainage, road design, foundation, and steel detailing with minimum supervision from which detailed scale models and/or construction drawings are completed.
• When working in a lead-role, assigns tasks to best use the knowledge, experience, and capabilities of less experienced electrical designers/drafters assigned.
• Ensures compliance with approved electrical design standards, installation codes, and regulations in own work and by those assigned, to provide quality design.
• Develops work plans, budgets, and schedules for basic electrical designer tasks based on input and direction from supervisor in designated discipline.
• Generates 2D drawings or 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) design models of high complexity with minimal guidance from others.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires an AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD with 5-6 years of experience or 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be able to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge & application of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.
• Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.
• Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
• Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings for electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building electrical systems.
• Hands-on and advanced experience using Smartplant 3D, SmartSketch, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.
• Broad knowledge of the application of electrical engineering design principles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics, and layouts.
• Knowledge of client Corporate guides and standards.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.
• Ability to resolve design issues independently and collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Modeling of piping, HVAC, and Mechanical equipment in a Smartplant 3D model environment.
• Previous DoD/DoE, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or NASA project experience.
• Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.