Principal Electrical Desinger

GEM Technologies, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

GEM Technologies, Inc. is looking for a Principal Electrical Designer to support the Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility project in Greenville, SC. This full-time position requires an associate degree and at least 15 years of experience in design and drafting in engineering fields. Key skills include proficiency in AutoCAD and S3D. The role involves leading design activities, coordinating with other disciplines, and ensuring compliance with project plans and quality standards. Competitive compensation and a range of benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum fifteen (15) years of work related experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to federal nature of work.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance if needed.
• Experience must include drafting/designer experience in engineering fields such as electrical or instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work.
• Serve as an Area Lead Designer providing guidance to designers.
• Prepare and check designs utilizing 3D modeling and CADD automation tools.
• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines and clients.

Skills

AutoCAD

S3D

Bentley MicroStation

3D modeling

drafting experience

design calculations

Education

Associate degree in related technical field

Tools

Intergraph Smart3D (S3D)

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an Principal Electrical Designer to join our team supporting Fluor on their Savannah River Plutonium Processing Facility (SRPPF) project! This position is full-time and will be based out of Greenville, SC.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as an Area Lead Designer or staff designer performing assignments of advanced complexity.

• Serve as an Area Lead Designer providing guidance / supervision to designers.

• Prepare and check designs of advanced complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools.

• Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients.

• Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures.

• Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines.

• Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations.

• Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals.

Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes.

Requirements

• Education & Years of Experience – Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum fifteen (15) years of work related experience.

• Citizenship – To be considered, you must be a United States (U.S.) citizen due to the federal nature of the work.

• Clearance – To be considered, you must be able to obtain and maintain a government issued clearance, if needed.

• Must have hands-on experience with AutoCAD and/or S3D.

• Background and experience must include drafting / designer experience in engineering fields, such as electrical, instrumentation and control, or communications.

• Proficiency in computer-aided design (Bentley MicroStation) with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required.

• Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D).

• Ability to walk down field systems with minimal guidance, interpret field direction, generate minor design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct junior drafters.

• Perform advanced design calculations (lighting, raceway sizing and wire sizing, voltage drop, cable pulling, panel board and breaker sizing, and junction box sizing).

• Proficiency executing large engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment.

• Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials.

• Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1.

• Practical field experience.

• EPC project experience for the following industries:

  • U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
  • Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
  • Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology

• Advanced knowledge of:

  • Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical software
  • Intergraph SmartPlant Review software
  • Electrical design requirements (grounding / earthing, lighting, wiring, motors, conduit fill and sizing, panelboards, and hazardous locations)

About the Site

Fluor Corporation (Fluor) partners with government clients like the Department of Energy and Department of Defense to design, build, and maintain many of the world's most complex and challenging capital projects, including providing technical, nuclear, and project services along the way. They possess niche knowledge and skills in the government, infrastructure, oil, power, and industrial sectors (http://fluor.com).

ABOUT GEM

GEM Technologies, Inc. (GEM) is an award-winning federal contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing environmental, construction, facility management, and technical services to federal agencies, state and local governments, and commercial organizations. Founded in 1994 as a nuclear engineering firm to support federal operations in East Tennessee, GEM has since expanded into a nationwide, multi-disciplinary provider with over 270 employees and a diverse portfolio of contracts in the environmental, nuclear, and defense sectors. Some reasons to join GEM are:

• Our philosophy – We believe in the power of effective collaboration and recognize that good partnerships are the building blocks to success.
• Our relationships – Partnering with federal clients, we solve complex problems, exceed expectations, and advance critical missions.
• Our team – We are committed to managing a cohesive workforce and cultivating a supportive workplace for our employees on contracts and in-office.
• Our community involvement – Supporting our communities, we invest time and money in local schools and non-profit organizations.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

GEM’s offered compensation is dependent on candidates’ education, qualifications, and relevant years of experience. To recruit and retain our exceptional staff, we offer the opportunity to elect benefit packages that best suit our employee’s needs; this includes, but is not limited to, a competitive Salary, Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (including HSA & PPO options), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, and a matching 401(k) Retirement Plan.

Please Note: With the exception of mandated state requirements, GEM does not publish salary information on external job boards; as such, most ranges listed are estimates made by vendors and not actual salary ranges.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

GEM Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law.