Electrical Pre-Construction Designer/Specialist

Aspen Technical Staffing, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Technical Staffing, Inc. is looking for an experienced Electrical Pre-Construction Designer in Kansas City, MO. This position involves supporting pre-construction planning and electrical design coordination for complex construction projects, bridging field installation knowledge with design efforts.

The ideal candidate should have strong electrical field experience and a solid understanding of construction documentation. Responsibilities include developing raceway layouts and collaborating with multi-discipline teams to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant electrical construction, design, or detailing experience.
• Electrical field experience installing conduit, cable tray, and related electrical commodities.
• Strong understanding of construction practices across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical pre‑construction planning and design development activities.
• Develop and conceptualize electrical raceway layouts in a 3D environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to ensure constructability.

Skills

Electrical constructability planning

Raceway and conduit design

Technical drawing interpretation

Cross-discipline coordination

Communication and field leadership

Problem solving and planning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Location: Kansas City, MO
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire
Travel: Up to 25%

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Pre-Construction Designer to support pre‑construction planning and electrical design coordination for complex construction projects. This role bridges field installation knowledge with design and detailing efforts, ensuring constructability, efficiency, and alignment between engineering and field execution. The ideal candidate brings strong electrical field experience combined with an understanding of design, layout planning, and construction documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support electrical pre‑construction planning and design development activities.
• Develop and conceptualize electrical raceway layouts in a 3D environment.
• Plan overhead raceway systems, conduit routing, conduit sizing, and conduit fill requirements.
• Review and interpret vendor drawing submittals and engineered deliverables.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, including P&IDs and electrical documentation.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and project teams to ensure constructability.
• Assist with coordination between design teams and field construction personnel.
• Provide technical guidance and support to field crews during planning phases.
• Ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, including NFPA 70.
• Utilize digital tools and software platforms to support design coordination and documentation.
• Maintain effective communication across multiple construction disciplines.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant electrical construction, design, or detailing experience.
• Electrical field experience installing conduit, cable tray, and related electrical commodities.
• Strong understanding of construction practices across multiple disciplines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and vendor submittals.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Bluebeam.
• Must meet company driving requirements.
• Ability to travel up to 25% as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Electrical Journeyman experience strongly preferred.
• Electrical Journeyman License preferred but not required.
• Electrical design, detailing, BIM, VDC, or modeling experience.
• Experience with overhead raceway planning and installation.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD or Revit.
• Ability to visualize and coordinate systems within a 3D modeling environment.

Key Skills

• Electrical constructability planning
• Raceway and conduit design
• Technical drawing interpretation
• Cross-discipline coordination
• Communication and field leadership
• Problem solving and planning

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. Assistance with the application process is available upon request.