Electrical Designer - Substation (Fort Worth)

Burns & McDonnell; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Fort Worth seeks a Staff Electrical Designer to collaborate on diverse projects. The role involves creating electrical designs, analyzing reports, and developing project documentation. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field along with substantial experience in electrical design. Proficiency in AutoCAD, MicroStation, and strong communication skills are essential. This full-time position requires a collaborative spirit and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience required.
• Advanced understanding of design software is essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design various electrical projects including electrical schematics and power systems.
• Plan and develop drawings for production work including design layout.
• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to design projects.

Skills

Advanced understanding of design software

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Education

Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree

9 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Description

A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.
• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 7 years related experience Required or
• Associate Degree and 8 years related experience Required or
• 9 years progressive detailing and design experience. Required
• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills and attention to detail.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location US-TX-Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-MG #T&D