Electrical Designer 2 4P/525

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

A consulting firm for utility designs is seeking an Electrical Designer II to support the development of electrical designs for utility and power generation facilities. The role involves producing code-compliant designs, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring quality across project deliverables. Ideal candidates will have strong CAD skills and solid experience with DC electrical systems, along with an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. This position requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer or similar role.
• Experience with DC electrical system design, including battery systems and chargers.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to understand electrical design requirements.
• Develop detailed electrical designs including system layouts and single-line diagrams.
• Ensure designs comply with industry standards and codes.

Skills

CAD expertise

DC electrical systems

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independence in design tasks

Education

Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

CAD Overlay

Job description

Electrical Designer II

Experience Level: 5–7 Years • Contract- 1-3 Years • Work Model: Hybrid (Birmingham, AL + Remote as needed)

Company- Southern Company

Position Summary

The Electrical Designer II supports the development and execution of electrical designs for utility and power generation facilities, with a primary focus on DC system wiring and physical design. This role collaborates closely with engineers, project teams, and plant personnel to produce accurate, code-compliant electrical designs that support construction, inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong CAD expertise, hands-on experience with DC electrical systems, and the ability to work independently on complex design tasks with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Electrical Design & Drafting

• Collaborate with project teams to understand electrical design requirements and objectives
• Develop detailed electrical designs, including:

• System layouts

• Single-line diagrams

• Elementary diagrams

• Wiring diagrams

Perform detail design for DC electrical systems, including:

• Battery systems

• Battery chargers

• Inverters

• UPS systems

• DC fuse panels

Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, CAD Overlay; Revit or SolidWorks Electrical a plus) to create and modify drawings

Maintain organized documentation including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Compliance, Quality & Coordination

• Ensure designs comply with industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
• Conduct design reviews, quality checks, and updates to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Support inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities
• Address design issues and provide effective technical solutions
• Coordinate with engineers, architects, vendors, and plant staff to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs

Project & Field Support

• Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables
• Support field activities, meetings, and inspections as required
• Work both independently and as part of a project team

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or related field

• 5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer or similar role

• Experience with DC electrical system design, including:

  • Battery systems

  • Chargers

  • Inverters

  • UPS

  • DC fuse panels

• 7+ years of experience with:

  • AutoCAD

  • AutoCAD Electrical

  • CAD Overlay

• Ability to prepare single-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams with minimal supervision

• Strong knowledge of electrical design principles and practices

• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE)

• High attention to detail and commitment to design quality

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff, engineers, and vendors

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

• Experience designing electrical systems for:

  • Power plants

  • Industrial facilities

  • Utility infrastructure

• Exposure to PLC programming or control systems

• Prior experience supporting Southern Company or utility environments