Electrical Designer (5+ Years)

Coffman Engineers, Inc.; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Eligibility for annual bonuses

Mentorship and professional growth opportunities

Job summary

A design engineering firm in Burlington, WA is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join their team. The role involves designing electrical systems for various facilities, requiring proficiency in AutoCAD and a minimum of 5 years experience. The position offers competitive compensation and a supportive team environment focused on personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the design and drafting of electrical systems and lighting.
• Technical expertise with 3 or more years of electrical design experience in an engineering environment.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts and resolve design and production issues.
• Incorporate design concepts into final construction drawings.
• Make decisions regarding design suitability and apply codes.

Skills

Electrical design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD

3D design software experience

Bluebeam Revu

Education

Graduation from a certified CAD training program or Technical/Associates degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Revit

Job description

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small. The markets we serve include commercial, institutional, government, industrial, healthcare, energy services, and more. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 23 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.

Our broad range of markets, clients, and services, coupled with industry-leading talent, provides unique and exciting opportunities to grow as professionals, serve clients, and make a difference in our communities. To meet client objectives, we work in teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, industrial, energy, acoustics, and a variety of other specialty services. Our collaborative approach fosters innovation, technical excellence, and value-based solutions for our clients. It also makes Coffman a great place to work.

Job Description

Designing a better world is more than a career, it’s a calling! Come work with a team of professionals dedicated to design excellence at Coffman Engineers’ Burlington office.

We are seeking a dynamic and innovative Electrical Designer for Burlington office. The successful candidate will have 5+ years of experience in the design and drafting of electrical systems and lighting for educational, commercial, healthcare, and industrial facilities. The candidate will also be enthusiastic, have a desire to work and grow with a multidiscipline engineering team, and be willing to have fun.

Expected annual salary of $75,000 - $90,000.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a certified CAD training program or a Technical/Associates degree in engineering or related field (preferred)
• Technical/Professional expertise with 3 or more years of electrical design experience in an electrical engineering environment.
• Proficiency in:
  • AutoCAD versions 2010 -2019
  • 3D design software, Autodesk Revit (preferred), Intergraph CADWorx a plus.
  • Bluebeam Revu
  • Design and drawing package development on multidiscipline projects
  • Setting up new projects utilizing the AutoCAD sheet set manager, template files, dynamic referencing, and coordinated X-refs
  • Coordinating with clients and outside design team members on drafting standards and file exchanges
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare layouts; provide input for design proposals and drawings; and analyze and resolve design and production issues in areas such as Power Distribution and Electrical Systems.
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and final construction drawings. Determine scale and prepare layouts for detailing.
• Become familiar with accepted design/drafting methods and concepts, engineering and design principles, terminology, and manufacturing materials.
• Provide recommendations for design adaptations and modifications.
• Under supervision, incorporate decision recommendations. Make decisions regarding design suitability using knowledge of specified product materials and production process.
• Apply codes, identify alternatives and solutions to code exceptions, and devise new approaches to problems encountered.
• Perform mathematical calculations using engineering formulas and analysis tools.
• Become familiar with coordinating across a variety of building design disciplines, including mechanical, electrical, architectural, and structural.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Why You Want To Work Here

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package (including eligibility for annual bonuses), a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work with a collaborative team.

Coffman’s Burlington office is located in a newly renovated space that is easily accessible from anywhere in the Northern Washington counties, and is a short drive from Bellingham, WA. Burlington offers a different quality of life being minutes from the famous tulip farms, and we have many state and national parks to explore! Our team of talented engineers work on exciting projects with many of them in Seattle and also the local area. Our team of engineers can provide one-on-one mentorship to help develop your technical abilities as well as foster professional growth. Join us.

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Coffman At A Glance

• 45 years in business
• 850+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 23 locations
• Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
• #34 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design + Construction, 2022
• #29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
• #161 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2023

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.