Electrical Designer (entry level)

Sevee & Maher Engineers; Maine; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company paid Medical, Life, and Disability insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Performance-based year-end bonus

Work-life balance and flexible working hours

9 paid holidays

401(k) with match

Profit sharing

Year-end bonus

Job summary

A consulting engineering firm in Maine is seeking an entry-level Electrical Designer. The role involves creating engineering drawings for high-voltage substations, collaborating on designs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should have an associate degree in Electrical Technology and familiarity with CAD tools such as AutoCAD. The company offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and numerous opportunities for professional development and community involvement.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of experience in electrical design focused on substation or industrial power projects.
• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and utility design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop physical layout drawings for high-voltage substations.
• Create P&C schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts.
• Utilize CAD tools to produce high-quality electrical design documents.
• Ensure designs meet client specifications and industry standards.
• Prepare BOMs and procurement documents.
• Support field crews with design clarifications.
• Perform quality control checks on drawings.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and best practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

Electro-Mechanical Technology

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Designer (entry level)

Location: Maine

Job Summary

As electrical designer, you will engage in challenging assignments, contributing to the design and implementation of solutions for projects including utility infrastructure, renewable energy facilities, and critical data center applications.

Your Impact

You will create and review engineering drawings, layouts, and schematics for high-voltage substations. Your strong background in drafting and development of drawings and working knowledge of electrical substation components, wiring, and protection schemes are critical in providing innovative solutions that align with SME’s commitment to sustainability and technical excellence.

On a typical day, you will:

• Develop physical layout drawings for high-voltage substations including equipment arrangements, grounding, buswork, conduit, and structures.
• Create protection and control (P&C) schematics, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts for substation automation and relay protection systems.
• Utilize AutoCAD and other CAD tools to produce high-quality electrical design documents.
• Collaborate with engineers and project teams to ensure designs meet client specifications and industry standards (IEEE, NEC, NESC, and ANSI).
• Prepare bill of materials (BOMs), construction specifications, and procurement documents for substation projects.
• Support field crews and construction teams by providing design clarifications and technical assistance.
• Perform quality control checks on drawings to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Stay up to date with emerging substation technologies, relay protection systems, and industry best practices.

Your compensation and benefits package includes:

• 100% company paid Medical, Life, and Long-term and Short-term Disability insurance
• Annual contributions to an HSA (if enrolled in company-provided health insurance plan)
• Paid vacation and sick time and 9 paid holidays per year
• Retirement plan comprising three components: a 401(k) plan with matching contribution of up to 50% of 10% of your salary; profit sharing; and a non-discretionary 3% of gross pay contribution (all three components available after 1 year of service), and a
• Performance-based year-end bonus!

SME also offers:

• Work-life balance and flexible working hours
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• Intraoffice groups, including hiking, hockey, and running
• Community involvement such as volunteer days and an SME sponsored road race team, and
• Fall golf event, food truck days, cornhole tournaments, chili cookoff competition and more!

Required skills and qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical Technology, Electro-Mechanical Technology, or a related field
• 0-2+ years of experience in electrical design with a focus on substation projects or industrial power projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or other CAD software for electrical design
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and utility design standards
• Strong attention to detail and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment