Electrical Designer

Prairie Engineers, P.C.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance on day one

Professional development

Job summary

Prairie Engineers, P.C. is seeking an Electrical Designer in Springfield, Illinois, to join their collaborative team. Ideal candidates will have an associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and at least 5 years of electrical design experience. This role involves preparing design and construction drawings and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000-$90,000, flexible work options, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and 401(k) from day one.

Qualifications

• 5 years' previous electrical design experience preferred.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and architectural drawings.
• Strong knowledge of power distribution and fire alarm requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects comply with industry codes and standards.
• Prepare final design and construction drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate between disciplines and review contractor submittals.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Reading blueprints and schematics

Proficiency with AutoCAD

Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC)

Strong communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Prairie Engineers is the place to be for those looking to grow and excel!

Join a collaborative team that fuels your growth and rewards your dedication. We're looking for people who embrace challenges, drive change, and help shape our collective future. If that's you, let's connect!

Prairie Engineers is a growing and progressive business. You will find opportunities for career advancement, a diverse range of clients, and varied projects across the nation. We value a responsive, people-focused culture with a "can-do" attitude. We provide mentoring, guidance, and professional development to keep you at the top of your game and flexible work options with competitive salaries and benefits. As part of our award-winning company, we will work with you to achieve career success!

What you Need:

• Education: Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, CAD Technology, or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience: Preferred 5 years' previous electrical design experience.
• Knowledge: Read and understand blueprints, schematics and architectural drawings, power distribution, panel sizing, lighting layout, receptacle layout and circuiting, fire alarm requirements and layout, general engineering principles, construction practices, strong knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and other relevant regulations.
• Software: Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Suite.

What you will Do:

• Ensure projects are designed in accordance with industry codes and standards, client specifications, and local codes.
• Preparation of final design and construction drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Coordinate between disciplines, resolve review comments, respond to bidder's RFIs, review contractor submittals, and prepare record drawings.

How you Align:

• People Focused: Professional, respectful, and team-oriented, with a strong work ethic and the ability to collaborate internally and externally.
• Can Do Attitude: Positively engages with challenges, facilitates problem solving, and takes initiative to deliver solutions.
• Responsive: Communicates openly, proactively, and promptly, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Salary range $50,000-$90,000 determined by education, experience, skills and abilities of the applicant, as well as internal and external equity.

Check out the Careers page at prairieengineers.com for details on the generous benefits package available, including 401(k), medical insurance on day one, professional development, and to find out why employees chose to join our team.

All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information (including family medical history), or any other legally protected status.

Potential candidates for this position should submit cover letter and resume. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. However, we are not able to sponsor current or future visas for this position.