Electrical Designer I

Suburban Enterprises, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team ownership

Safety first

Career growth

Continuous learning

Collaborative culture

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Suburban Enterprises, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Designer I to join our Design department in Wisconsin.

You will design electrical construction drawings and specifications, ensuring they meet aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements while researching product use and user preferences. The role requires NFPA 70E experience, ability to read electrical drawings, knowledge of lighting design, and proficiency with Bluebeam and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Three years of NFPA 70E experience including branch circuit and service load calculations.
• Three years of related electrical design experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical drawings (layouts, one-line, panel schedules, photometrics).
• Familiarity with lighting design, controls, fixture selection, and photometric requirements.
• Communicate clearly and in a professional manner.
• Proficient in the use of Bluebeam.
• Basic proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical construction drawings and specifications reflecting aesthetics, function, and manufacturing needs.
• Research and analyze product use and user preferences.
• Review Revit, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam drawings for accuracy.
• Incorporate green initiatives into the design process.

Skills

NFPA 70E

Lighting design

Communication

MS Office

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Electrical Journeyman’s/Master license

Wisconsin Designer’s License

Code knowledge: NEC/UL/NEMA

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

Electrical Designer I – Take Ownership of Your Career and Shape Your Future

Are you ready to become an Employee Owner? At Suburban Enterprises, you not only work for the company you own the company! We would like to hire someone interested in a career, not a job, who wants to do the work and be recognized for a job well done!

The Role

We're seeking a Designer I who has a background in the electrical field to join our Design department! In this role, you’ll help design and develop electrical construction drawings and specifications that reflect aesthetic, functional, and manufacturing requirements. The Designer I role also researches and analyzes the intended use of products and user preferences. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to make an impact, we’d love to connect with you!

What You’ll Do

• Design within the department's compliance with risk management.
• Use and maintain design standards.
• Review design Revit, AutoCAD, or Bluebeam drawings from technicians to verify accuracy.
• Consider green initiatives in the design process.

What You Bring (Required Experience)

• Three (3) years of experience with NFPA 70E, including but not limited to:
  • Performing branch circuit and service load calculations
  • Analyzing electrical equipment layouts for required working clearance
  • Selection and sizing of overcurrent protective devices, conductors, conductors, conduits, etc.
• Three (3) years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in electrical design.
• The ability to understand and interpret electrical drawings (layouts, one-line, panel schedules, photometrics)
• Familiarity with lighting design, controls, fixture selection, and photometric requirements.
• The ability to Communicate clearly and in a professional manner
• Proficient in the use of Bluebeam.
• Basic proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license.

Bonus Points For (Preferred Experience)

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• Three (3) years of experience in electrical design in the MEP field.
• Electrical Journeyman’s and/or Masters license
• Knowledge of applicable codes and standards is preferred (NEC, UL, NEMA).
• Wisconsin Designer’s License/designer stamp preferred or willingness to obtain in the future.

What We Offer – Why Choose Suburban Enterprises?

• Team Member Ownership: Work for a company where your contributions directly impact your future
• Commitment to Safety: Safety isn’t just a priority; it’s our promise to you and your family
• Career Growth: This isn't just a job - it's a career path with opportunities for advancement
• Continuous Learning: Investment in your professional development
• Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, integrity, and excellence
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, ESOP, 401(K) with employer match, and no healthcare premium increases for 4 years

Ready to Join Us?

Our high standards of service to our customers and clients require that we select only the top team members based on our culture and core values so please read and understand them or come with clarifying questions because we work, live, hire and promote by them. We will choose new team members with great care because the future of Suburban Enterprises rests with them. You are here because we believe in your character and abilities.

If you're passionate about electrical design, committed to excellence, and ready to be part of a company that invests in its people, we want to hear from you. Help us create a better future through innovation and design.

We are an equal opportunity employer.