Electrical Designer, Power & Industrial

AtkinsRéalis; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks an Electrical Designer to support the design and delivery of electrical systems for power generation and industrial projects. You will work with electrical leads and multidisciplinary teams from concept through completion, leveraging AutoCAD, Revit/SmartPlant, and NEC knowledge.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and time-management skills, with experience in multi-discipline environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or equivalent with 5+ years Designer experience.
• Associate's degree with 12+ years progressive drafting and design experience, including 4+ years as Designer.
• High School diploma with 15+ years progressive drafting and design experience, including 7+ years as Designer.
• 5+ years of electrical design experience for power generation facilities, public utility power distribution systems, or similar industrial environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD design and drafting.
• Strong MS Office skills.
• Familiarity with NEC and lighting design software.
• Familiarity with Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrical Lead in preparing electrical designs for projects.
• Contribute from concept through final project completion.
• Support senior engineers with design coordination and documentation.
• Design and select electrical systems and components, including equipment, layouts, cable sizing, grounding, lighting, and protection.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

NEC familiarity

Bluebeam

Revit

SmartPlant

Lighting Visual

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture

Associate's degree with 12+ years drafting/design

High School diploma with 15+ years drafting/design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SmartPlant

Bluebeam

Visual Lighting

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to join our Power and Industrial Engineering team. In this role, you will support the design and delivery of electrical systems for power generation and industrial projects, working closely with electrical leads and multidisciplinary teams from concept through completion.

The preferred location for this position is Bothell, WA, or Exton, PA; however, other U.S. locations may be considered.

Your role

In this position, you will contribute to the successful execution of electrical design projects by supporting engineering teams and producing high-quality design deliverables. Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the Electrical Lead to prepare electrical designs for assigned projects.
• Participate in design efforts from concept development through final project completion.
• Assist senior engineers with design, coordination, and documentation tasks.
• Design and select electrical systems and components, including:
  • Electrical equipment
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Cable sizing, tray and raceway systems (above and underground)
  • Grounding systems
  • Lighting and lightning protection systems
  • Equipment layouts and arrangements
• Coordinate electrical design requirements with other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare and coordinate drawing packages for internal and external issue.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support project objectives.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or an equivalent technical discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; or Associate's degree plus a minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive drafting and design experience, including at least four (4) years in a Designer role; or High School diploma (or equivalent) plus a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive drafting and design experience, including at least seven (7) years in a Designer role.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design for power generation facilities, public utility power distribution systems, or similar industrial environments.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD design and drafting.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with lighting calculation software such as Visual.
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
• Familiarity with Bluebeam.
• Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Experience with Revit and/or SmartPlant design tools preferred.

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $40.00 - $60.00 hourly depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

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