Electrical Designer 2

PowerX; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Certification incentives

Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, and

Basic Life/AD&D

401k with company match

Performance Program

PTO including Wellness Days and Paid H

Job summary

PowerX in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an Electrical Designer 2 to provide electrical and mechanical design support for engineering projects in the power sector. The role focuses on creating accurate technical designs for electrical and structural applications and requires collaboration with project managers and engineers.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in CAD or Engineering Technology and 5+ years in electric utility substation or MV systems design, with AutoCAD proficiency and

Qualifications

• Associate degree in CAD or Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in electric utility substation design or industrial medium voltage systems design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Civil 3D and Inventor experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Create technical drafting and designs based on guidance from project managers and engineers.
• Develop protection and control layouts, wiring diagrams, elementaries, and interconnection diagrams.
• Design substation structures, layouts, elevations, and details.
• Prepare equipment foundations and duct banks (plans, profiles, and sections).
• Create manhole plans and elevations; transmission line plans and details.
• Assemble drawing sets for submission to clients and contractors.
• Maintain drawing files in accordance with company procedures.

Skills

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Electrical theory

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in CAD or Engineering Technology

5+ years in electric utility substation or MV design

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Inventor

Job description

We deliver engineering, protection and control, commissioning, NETA field services, and compliance, supporting the full lifecycle of power infrastructure.

With a multinational footprint across the United States and Canada, we bring technical depth and field-proven experience to every project.

POWERX is built on four pillars, with our people as the foundation.

Guided by our values, HEART, our people-first culture shapes how we show up for each other and for our clients because we believe the best work comes from people who feel valued and supported.

That commitment to excellence has been recognized nationally, including Great Place to Work, Fortune Best Workplace in Construction, and Power Best Companies.

In an industry where technology and complexity are ever-changing, we’re ready to help you meet today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s innovations.

Work with a team that’s powered by excellence.

OUR POWERX PERKS

• Competitive Pay
• Incentives for Certifications
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD, Basic Life/AD&D, and other ancillary products
• 401k program with a company match
• Performance Program
• PTO including Wellness Days and Paid Holidays
• And much more!

Job Summary

The Electrical Designer 2 will provide electrical and mechanical design services to support engineering projects. This role is integral to ensuring the development of accurate and high-quality technical designs for a variety of electrical and structural engineering applications.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities

Design and Drafting

• Create technical drafting and designs based on guidance from project managers and engineers, including:
  • Protection and control panel layouts, wiring diagrams, elementaries, and interconnection diagrams.
  • Substation structures, layouts, elevations, and details.
  • Equipment foundations and duct banks (plans, profiles, and sections).
  • Manhole plans and elevations.
  • Transmission line plans, profiles, and details.
  • Electrical equipment plans and elevations.
  • Bills of materials.
  • Ground grid plans and details.
  • Conduit and cable trench plans and details.

Communication and Project Organization

• Organize and communicate the progress of design tasks with project managers and engineers for accurate project planning.
• Assemble drawing sets for submission to clients and contractors.

Compliance and Standards

• Maintain drawing files in compliance with company-defined procedures.
• Understand and adhere to company drawing standards and filing protocols.

Additional responsibilities and tasks as required to support the organization's goals and adapt to evolving business needs.

Attributes/Abilities

• Must have a satisfactory background/MVR check.
• Must pass a pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, and/or random drug test.
• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver's license.
• Basic understanding of electrical theory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD required, experience with Civil 3D and Inventor is preferred.
• Familiarity with standard products used in utility substations and industrial medium voltage systems.
• Strong organizational skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a project team.

Experience and Education

• Associate degree in Computer Aided Design or Engineering Technology.
• 5+ years of experience in electric utility substation design or industrial medium voltage systems design.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability and willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must wear appropriate and mandated PPE including arc-flash suit, safety glasses, hard hat, respirator, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, etc.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, pull, push, sit, and work in a cramped or confined space.
• Potential low exposure to various conditions, including dirt, heat, fumes, smoke, water, noise, vibration, grease, oil, and dust.

POWERX is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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