Electrical Designer Lll

Jobtome; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Service Group seeks an Electrical Designer III for power generation and industrial projects in Birmingham, AL. You will craft construction-ready electrical designs, MCCs, layouts, and schematics for field deployment on a 9–12 month contract with strong extension potential.

Required: associate degree and 7+ years in industrial/power design, NEC knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD; Plant 3D/Revit/Navisworks preferred. OT and per diem offered with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field.
• 7+ years of electrical design experience in industrial or power environments.
• Experience with power distribution, MCCs, and motor control systems.
• Familiarity with EPC or multidisciplinary project environments.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical design standards.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Plant 3D, Revit, or Navisworks preferred.
• Ability to interpret vendor drawings and equipment layouts.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical deliverables including MCC one-lines, layouts, schematics, and cable schedules.
• Prepare grounding, lighting, and power plans; create installation drawings from vendor docs.
• Perform calculations (lighting, voltage drop, conduit/tray fill, sizing, protection).
• Determine MCC and substation loading; route conduit and cable trays.
• Support MTOs, cost estimates, and construction packages.
• Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams.
• Provide field support during construction and startup; identify scope changes and support scheduling.

Skills

Electrical design experience

NEC knowledge

Construction practices

Vendor drawing interpretation

Field support during construction

Education

Associate degree in Engineering Technology or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Navisworks

ElecDes

Dialux

Microsoft Office

Job description

Electrical Designer III (Power Generation / Industrial Projects) Contract – Birmingham, AL (anticipated 9–12 months with strong potential for extension). Very competitive pay, time-and-a-half for OT, Mob/Demob, and strong per diem. Join a growing engineering team supporting power generation and infrastructure projects, including gas turbines, substations, renewables, BESS, and datacenter power systems. You’ll develop construction-ready electrical designs that go directly into the field.

Requirements:

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field 7+ years of electrical design experience in industrial or power environments Experience with power distribution, MCCs, and motor control systems Familiarity with EPC or multidisciplinary project environments Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical design standards Proficiency in AutoCAD;
experience with Plant 3D, Revit, or Navisworks preferred Ability to interpret vendor drawings and equipment layouts

Responsibilities:

Develop electrical deliverables including: MCC one-lines, layouts, schematics, and cable schedules Grounding, lighting, and power plans Create installation drawings from vendor documentation Perform calculations (lighting, voltage drop, conduit/tray fill, sizing, protection) Determine MCC and substation loading Route conduit and cable tray systems Support MTOs, cost estimates, and construction packages Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams Provide field support during construction/startup Identify scope changes and support project scheduling

Skills & Competencies:

Strong understanding of electrical systems, materials, and construction practices Experience producing constructible designs Familiarity with EPC workflows and coordination Experience with tools like ElecDes, Dialux, or similar (preferred) Proficient in Microsoft Office

Why This Role Stands Out:

Work on real power infrastructure projects Exposure to turbines, substations, renewables, and datacenter power Designs go directly into construction Strong earning potential with OT + per diem

Additional Info:

Travel as needed for field and construction support Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650