Impactful Electrical CAD/BIM Designer – Power Systems

Salas O'Brien; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs and employee support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electrical CAD/BIM Designer to join a fast-paced multi‑discipline team. You will develop design and construction documents for electrical power systems under the supervision of Senior Engineers.

3-5 years of electrical power design drafting/modeling experience is expected, with strong Revit skills and NEC knowledge. Design/drafting/BIM education is preferred; power modeling tools like SKM/EasyPower are valued.

Qualifications

• Associate or technical degree from a design/drafting/BIM program.
• Familiarity with the National Electric Code and municipal codes.
• Understand power flow and distribution in systems.
• Solid understanding of Revit models, families, templates and clash detection tools.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Office software.
• 3-5 years of electrical power design drafting/modeling experience.
• Experience with power model tools (SKM and EasyPower) is highly desired.
• Design experience in AC service and distribution, DC power and distribution, standby generators, UPS, grounding, lighting, security and fire protection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system drawings/models of a given project based on scope of work, client RFPs, and direction from Senior Engineers.
• Coordinate drawings/model with other disciplines, including HVAC, controls, fire protection, structural and architectural scopes.

Skills

Revit models

Power flow

NEC knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or technical degree in design/drafting/BIM

Tools

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

Salas O’Brien in Irvine, CA is seeking an Electrical CAD/BIM Designer to join a fast-paced multi‑discipline team. You will develop design and construction documents for electrical power systems under the supervision of Senior Engineers.

3-5 years of electrical power design drafting/modeling experience is expected, with strong Revit skills and NEC knowledge. Design/drafting/BIM education is preferred; power modeling tools like SKM/EasyPower are valued.