Electrical Designer

KAI Enterprises; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Electrical Designer to join their dynamic team in St. Louis. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to create innovative designs for power, lighting, and low voltage systems across various project types, including commercial and healthcare facilities. Your expertise in engineering design software like Revit and your strong analytical skills will be vital in ensuring project success. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of electrical design experience focusing on power and lighting systems.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain it within one year is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers to ensure project compliance with scope and budget.
• Prepare engineering analyses, designs, and detailed drawings using Revit.

Skills

Team Collaboration

Revit

BIM Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

SKM Power*Tools

AGI32

Visual Lighting

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification

Tools

Revit

BIM Systems

Microsoft Office Suite

SKM Power*Tools

AGI32

Visual Lighting

Job description

The Electrical Designer will collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to design and produce engineering construction and bid
documents for complex projects. They will focus on power, lighting, and low voltage systems, ensuring designs comply with project
scope, budget, and schedule requirements, and applicable codes, laws, and standards. The role involves developing layouts, diagrams,
schedules, and specifications for various types of projects, including commercial, educational, governmental, and health care facilities.
The Electrical Designer will also coordinate with other disciplines to ensure design integration and completeness.

Office Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Level: 4+ Years of Experience
Department: Engineering
Reports to: Electrical Engineering Group Leader

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with lead engineers throughout the design process to ensure project compliance with scope, budget, and
  schedule.
• Prepare engineering analyses for projects, including preliminary design, budget analysis, calculations, life cycle costs, and
  equipment selection.
• Develop designs for power, lighting systems, and low voltage systems.
• Create basic layouts, one-line diagrams, schedules, details, notes, and associated calculations.
• Prepare detailed engineering drawings and layouts using Revit.
• Check completed layouts, drawings, and specifications for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and adherence to standards.
• Review shop drawings to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Perform field observations as part of the construction quality assurance process.
• Manage project tasks to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.
• Deliver technical presentations to internal teams and external clients as required during the design process.
• Assist with other duties as assigned to support the engineering team and project requirements.
• Stay updated with industry trends, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification or ability to acquire EIT certification within one year is required. Minimum of 4
  years of electrical design experience with a focus on electrical power, lighting, and low voltage design and systems.
• Experience working with a multi-disciplined Architectural & Engineering (A&E) team is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with applicable federal, state, and local building codes, safety laws, and standards (e.g., NFPA, ASHRAE).

Required Skills

• Strong commitment to team collaboration and culture.
• Proficiency in using engineering design software such as Revit and BIM systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Proficiency in SKM Power*Tools, AGI32, or Visual Lighting is advantageous.
• Ability to generate creative solutions, translate concepts into detailed designs, and apply design principles with
  precision.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of engineering design and documentation.
• Ability to identify and avoid potential errors that could impact project outcomes.
• Effective communication skills for presenting information clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to listen and interpret complex information that will be used to develop the design.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members, other departments, and external partners.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for identifying and resolving engineering issues.
• Ability to think critically and develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Site inspections, data gathering, investigations and analysis.

This summary reflects the core responsibilities of the Electrical Designer and may evolve based on the candidate’s skillset and interests.

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