Electrical Designer - Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks an Electrical Designer in our Renewable Energy group. The designer creates construction documents and details using AutoCAD and Revit to support project teams.

The preferred applicant will have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow in their career. The Designer reports to a Crew Focused Design Manager. Responsibilities include producing site-specific electrical details, cable schedules in Excel, labels, and accurate layout dimensions.

Qualifications

• 4-year bachelor’s degree or 2-year associate degree with minimum 2 years on the job experience required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit to produce construction documents and details.
• Ability to size electrical cables/conductors and raceways including derating and voltage drop.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code and related code books; ability to navigate them.
• Strong reading of construction drawings and plans; ability to interpret specifications.
• Competence with Microsoft Office products.
• Solid interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.McCarthy core values: Genuine, We Not I, All In.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Create site specific electrical details, drawings and supporting documents using AutoCAD and Revit.
• Produce/modify cable schedule documents using Excel.
• Produce cable and equipment labels.
• Ensure proper dimensions of layout of equipment, devices, and raceways through careful reading of specs or construction and engineering plans.
• Communicate technical aspects of a project with other disciplines in the department.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and documents.
• Support the broader team in evaluation of new technologies to increase design efficiency.
• Produce internal reference documents and standards guidelines working with a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Strong work ethic

Reading construction drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Associate degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Excel

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Electrical Designer position focuses on Electrical Design within our Renewable Energy group. A successful Designer will create construction documents and details, using AutoCAD and Revit, to support the project teams. The preferred applicant will have a strong work ethic and a desire to learn and grow in their career. The Designer will report to a Crew Focused Design Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create site specific, electrical details, drawings and supporting documents using AutoCAD and Revit
• Produce/modify cable schedule documents using Excel
• Produce cable and equipment labels
• Ensure proper dimensions of layout of equipment, devices, and raceways through careful reading of specs or construction and engineering plans
• Communicate technical aspects of a project with other disciplines in the department
• Read and interpret construction drawings and documents
• Support the broader team in evaluation of new technologies to increase design efficiency
• Produce internal reference documents and standards guidelines working with a team

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-year bachelors degree or 2-year associates degree with minimum 2 years on the job experience required
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit
• Familiar with the techniques of setting up sheets and views in Revit
• Ability to size electrical cables/conductors and raceways including derating and voltage drop
• Knowledge of National Electric Code among other code books, and the ability to read and navigate through them
• General knowledge of construction principles, processes, and plans
• Reviewing a wide variety of construction documents
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products
• Solid interpersonal skills and desire to work in a team environment
• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with McCarthy core values: Genuine, We Not I, All In
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring strong work ethic

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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