Electrical Designer II

Springtide; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Springtide is seeking a talented Electrical Designer II to join their team in Albany, New York. In this role, you will collaborate with Designers, Architects, and Engineers to develop electrical design concepts in projects.

Your responsibilities will include assisting the Project Lead, utilizing CAD technologies, ensuring compliance with design standards, and coordinating with engineering disciplines. Ideal candidates have experience in the semiconductor industry and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of design experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Experience using engineering design programs and computer-aided drafting.
• General knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.

Responsibilities

• Assists Project Lead with design development and documentation.
• Uses CAD technologies to develop drawings and construction documents.
• Coordinates design work with related engineering disciplines.

Skills

Engineering design programs

AutoCAD

Revit

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Technical or Associate Degree in design

Tools

Navisworks

Job description

At Springtide, a division of IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, we listen, understand, and lean into complex challenges to unlock new solutions and realize opportunities with our partners. Distinguished by our agility, creativity, expertise, and owner’s perspective, we deliver faster time‑to‑market and longer‑lasting value. We are looking for a talented Electrical Designer II to join our dedicated team at our office located in Albany, New York.

In this role, you will work with a team of Designers, Architects, and Engineers to develop design concepts, which are incorporated into a final product to the client’s specifications. You will primarily work on technical aspects of a project.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists Project Lead with design development and documentation.
• Uses computer‑aided design technologies to develop sketches, drawings, and construction documents.
• Reviews drawings and documents to ensure compliance with company design and production standards.
• Sets up views/sheets within Revit or AutoCAD for use on a project, utilizing established naming conventions and drawing lists prepared by the Project Lead.
• Works with equipment suppliers/vendors to obtain the necessary information needed for design completion.
• Interacts with clients on a limited basis to secure scope and design intent.
• Researches equipment selections from catalogs under the direction of the Project Designer/Engineer.
• Performs basic engineering/design calculations, such as motor feeder sizing, conversion from HP and kW to amps and kVA, branch circuit and panel loads, and voltage drop.
• Ensures acceptable levels of quality and checks for coordination of work to assure documents reflect design intent and necessary coordination.
• Coordinates design work with related engineering disciplines.
• Attends job and construction meetings and participates in the coordination of the work.
• Research non‑routine code issues and obtain interpretations from code officials.
• Performs special projects and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 2–4 years of previous design experience in the semiconductor industry.
• Technical or Associate Degree in design from an accredited technical institution or college.
• Experience in the use of engineering design programs and computer‑aided drafting (AutoCAD/Revit/Navisworks).
• Proven time management skills to juggle more than one project at a time.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• General knowledge of Electrical system design and applicable codes.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Springtide without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. Springtide is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.