Senior Electrical Design Lead – HV/LV Industrial Projects

RigUp; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RigUp is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to deliver advanced electrical design and drafting for major industrial projects. You will lead project execution, direct junior staff, and ensure compliance with client specs and industry standards during detailed design reviews.

Responsibilities include overseeing HV/LV installations, producing detailed drawings, and performing complex calculations. Travel to field sites and client meetings is expected as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Two- to three-year post-secondary technical diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive professional experience in industrial electrical design and drafting.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and MicroStation design software platforms.
• Specialized expertise in SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL), SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), and 3D modeling platforms such as SP3D.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee comprehensive electrical design packages including layouts, plans, sections, elevations, and installation details.
• Direct project execution activities and supervise discipline design teams for large or multiple projects.
• Lead the technical design and drafting of HV and LV electrical installations.
• Coordinate junior designers and ensure alignment with client specs and schedules.
• Develop detailed drawings including SLDs, wiring schematics, panel layouts, lighting and earthing systems.
• Perform complex engineering calculations for cable sizing, ductbank sizing, and lighting calculations.
• Conduct QA and participate in design reviews with clients.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting

Project management

Leadership

Education

Electrical Engineering Technology degree

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL)

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

SmartPlant 3D (SP3D)

AVEVA E3D

AGI32

Job description

RigUp is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to deliver advanced electrical design and drafting for major industrial projects. You will lead project execution, direct junior staff, and ensure compliance with client specs and industry standards during detailed design reviews.

Responsibilities include overseeing HV/LV installations, producing detailed drawings, and performing complex calculations. Travel to field sites and client meetings is expected as part of the role.