Electrical Designer III

Jobtailor; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced Electrical Design Engineer to develop detailed electrical drawings and 3D models for industrial and power facilities in Downers Grove, IL. You will create AVEVA E3D/PDMS models of equipment, cable trays, conduits, lighting, grounding, and supporting infrastructure.

Responsibilities include generating BOMs, coordinating with multi-discipline teams, performing clash detection, and ensuring compliance with standards and project specs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in drafting/design or electrical tech.
• Minimum 7+ years in electrical design within industrial/power/energy/EPC sectors.
• 3+ years' experience using AVEVA E3D for electrical design and 3D modeling.
• Strong knowledge of electrical design standards and construction practices.
• Experience creating intelligent 3D models and extracting design deliverables from models.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to read electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings and models for industrial/power facilities.
• Create and maintain AVEVA E3D/PDMS 3D models of electrical equipment and cable systems.
• Produce electrical design deliverables: layouts, conduit routing, lighting, grounding, and MCCs.
• Coordinate designs with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and instrumentation teams.
• Perform clash detection reviews and support model coordination.
• Generate and maintain BOMs and equipment lists.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Ensure compliance with project specs, client requirements, and codes.
• Incorporate markups and vendor data into deliverables.

Skills

Electrical Design

3D Modeling

Electrical Equipment Layouts

Cable Tray Layouts

Conduit Routing Drawings

Lighting Systems Design

Grounding Systems Design

Schematic Drawings

Wiring Diagrams

One-Line Drawings

Education

Associate's Degree in Drafting and Design Technology

Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

AVEVA E3D

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Develop detailed electrical design drawings and models for industrial and power facilities.


• Create and maintain AVEVA E3D/PDMS 3D models of electrical equipment, cable tray systems, conduit routing, lighting systems, grounding systems, and associated infrastructure.


• Produce electrical design deliverables including: Electrical equipment layouts, Cable tray layouts, Conduit routing drawings, Below grade ductbank drawings, Grounding and lightning protection plans, Indoor and outdoor lighting plans, Electrical installation details, Area classification drawings, Schematic and Wiring drawings, One-Line drawings.


• Coordinate electrical designs with civil, structural, mechanical, piping, and instrumentation disciplines within the 3D model environment.


• Perform clash detection reviews and support model coordination efforts.


• Generate and maintain bill of materials (BOMs) and equipment lists.


• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.


• Ensure designs comply with project specifications, client requirements, and applicable industry codes and standards.


• Incorporate engineering markups and design changes into project deliverables.


• Review vendor documents and integrate supplier information into project designs.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Drafting and Design Technology, Electrical Technology, or related technical discipline; or equivalent relevant experience.


• Minimum 7+ years of electrical design experience in industrial, power generation, energy, manufacturing, or EPC environments.


• Minimum 3+ years of experience utilizing AVEVA E3D for electrical design and 3D modeling.


• Strong knowledge of electrical design standards and construction practices.


• Experience developing intelligent 3D models and extracting design deliverables from model environments.


• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.


• Ability to read and interpret electrical single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering specifications.


• Strong understanding of electrical equipment and systems including: Medium- and low-voltage distribution, Cable tray systems, Conduit systems, Lighting systems, Grounding systems, Motor control centers (MCCs), Switchgear and distribution equipment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical design and 3D modeling, particularly with AVEVA E3D, while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications. Proficient in producing detailed electrical design deliverables and coordinating with multiple engineering disciplines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Electrical Design Experience


• AVEVA E3D Proficiency


• Electrical Design Standards Knowledge


• AutoCAD Proficiency


• Bill of Materials Generation

Hard Skills

• Electrical Design


• 3D Modeling


• Electrical Equipment Layouts


• Cable Tray Layouts


• Conduit Routing Drawings


• Lighting Systems Design


• Grounding Systems Design


• Schematic Drawings


• Wiring Diagrams


• One-Line Drawings

Certifications & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Drafting and Design Technology


• Associate's Degree in Electrical Technology

Industry Keywords

• Industrial Design


• Power Generation


• Energy Sector


• EPC Environments


• Clash Detection


• Interdisciplinary Coordination


• Construction Practices


• Electrical Equipment Systems


• Medium-Voltage Distribution


• Low-Voltage Distribution

Tools & Technologies

• AVEVA E3D


• AutoCAD


• Microsoft Office