Senior Designer Electrical

ESPO Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health and dental insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer in Charlotte, NC to lead electrical design for power generation and industrial facilities. You will guide design execution, mentor designers, and ensure code compliance while collaborating with engineers and project leadership.

The role emphasizes technical direction, constructability reviews, and field support, with travel as needed for site verification and client meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree with drafting/design coursework.
• 12+ years electrical design, power generation/infrastructure.
• Experience as Senior/Lead Electrical Designer.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical design activities for power generation and industrial facilities.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for electrical design execution.
• Mentor junior designers and support project delivery.

Skills

Electrical design leadership

2D/3D CAD

NEC knowledge

Travel willingness

Mentoring juniors

Education

High School or Associate Degree in drafting/design

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

AVEVA E3D

Job description

Senior Designer - Electrical
Direct Hire
Charlotte, NC

Job Description

• The Charlotte office of our client offers a unique opportunity to join a high-growth team at the center of critical infrastructure work across the region. Our team supports a large and expanding portfolio driven by long-standing partnerships with major utility and industrial clients, providing consistent exposure to high-impact, technically challenging projects with real visibility.
• Because of the volume and continuity of work, team members in Charlotte experience both stability and variety?working on meaningful projects while continuing to develop new skills and advance their careers. The environment is fast-paced and collaborative, where individuals are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and make a tangible difference from day one.
• If you’re looking for a role where your work matters, your expertise is valued, and your impact is visible, the Charlotte team is the place to be.
• Our client is currently seeking a Senior / Lead Electrical Designer with Power industry experience to join our Electrical Department in Charlotte, North Carolina. This position offers the opportunity to lead electrical design execution on complex power generation, transmission, and industrial projects, working closely with engineers, designers, and project leadership.

Position Summary

• The Senior / Lead Electrical Designer is responsible for leading electrical design activities and providing technical direction within the electrical discipline. This role plans, executes, and reviews advanced electrical design scopes, leads portions of large-scale power projects or complete design packages for smaller projects, and ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• The Senior / Lead Designer exercises considerable judgment in selecting and adapting design methods, serves as a technical lead and design checker, mentors junior designers, and supports constructability, field execution, and project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute electrical design activities for power generation and industrial facilities in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements
• Provide technical leadership and oversight for electrical design execution within assigned projects
• Select, recommend, and adapt design procedures, standards, and techniques
• Prepare, coordinate, and review preliminary and detailed electrical designs for engineering approval
• Lead and mentor a team of Electrical Designers, supporting workload planning, schedules, and budgets in collaboration with Project and Discipline Leads
• Perform detailed design reviews and checks to ensure technical accuracy, constructability, and completeness
• Serve as technical design checker or lead designer for assigned projects
• Coordinate electrical design activities with engineering, construction, and other disciplinesDesign and lay out complex electrical systems, including:
• Raceway systems (underground ductbanks, cable tray, conduit, and supports)
• Lighting systems (interior, exterior, roadway, and area lighting)
• Grounding and bonding systems
• Participate in design reviews, constructability evaluations, and client meetings
• Provide field support, including site visits, field verifications, redline and as-built documentation, and retrofit evaluations
• Support procurement activities, including vendor coordination, submittal reviews, and installation support
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, schedule, and project execution standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices, standards, and processes

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Associate Degree with appropriate drafting and design coursework
• Minimum 12+ years of electrical design experience, with a strong emphasis on power generation and/or power infrastructure projects
• Demonstrated experience serving in a Senior or Lead Electrical Designer role

Strong working knowledge of

• Electrical raceway systems
• Grounding and bonding
• Lighting systems
• Power generation facility design environments
• Proficiency with 2D and 3D CAD tools, including AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable power industry standards
• Ability to work independently while providing leadership, guidance, and technical direction to others
• Willingness to travel and work in both office and field environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree in a related technical field
• Experience with AVEVA E3D and/or Bentley MicroStation
• Certificate in Design or Drafting
• Experience supporting EPC/EPCM power projects

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.