Senior Electrical Designer

The Planet Group; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves developing electrical designs for industrial equipment and building systems, using CAD software, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience and an associate degree in electrical design. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential. The ideal applicant will be detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality designs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of related experience in electrical design.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE).
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop electrical designs.
• Ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables.

Skills

Electrical engineering principles

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Education

Associate degree in electrical design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

The Planet Group is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to collaborate with project teams to develop electrical designs including system layouts, schematics and wiring diagrams to create and modify electrical drawing for industrial equipment, building systems and automation.

• 7+ years of related experience and an associate degree in electrical design, drafting technology, or related fields
• Utilizing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks Electrical) to create and modify electrical drawings, maintain proficiency in design software
• Designing electrical systems for industrial machinery, building systems, automation, or other applications, specify and select electrical components, equipment, and materials,
• Ensuring that electrical designs adhere to industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements,
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including engineers and architects, to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs
• Addressing design-related issues and provide design solutions, creating and maintaining organized documentation of electrical designs, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs),
• Preparing technical reports and documentation for project deliverables,
• Performing quality checks and reviews of electrical designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project goals.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices,
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE),\
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality electrical designs,
• Ability to collaborate within a team and with project stakeholders,
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems is a plus, and the ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff and/or vendors.