Senior Electrical Designer

Mesa Associates, Inc; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a senior electrical designer for generation facilities.

The role focuses on schematics, cable sizing and routing, and connection diagrams for switchboards, panelboards, relays, instrumentation and lighting. You will design electrical systems including duct banks, cable trays, raceways, grounding and lighting using AutoCAD, Plant3D and Revit in 2D/3D workflows, under minimal supervision, with opportunities to lead other designers and ensure project quality and

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 20+ years of progressive design experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design routine to moderately difficult engineering drawings (layouts, assemblies, schematics, and details) using CAD tools.
• Apply advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within electrical engineering.
• Coordinate design work between project team specialties.
• Ensure design documents meet Mesa procedures and project requirements and may perform design checks on non-complex deliverables.
• Understand the design approach (technical, construction, commercial) and ensure it meets requirements.
• Know the types of drawings required for a project and their inter-relationships with other deliverables.
• Manage personal task assignments and adhere to scope, schedule and budget.
• Communicate with Senior Designer on project status, needs, and scope changes.
• Perform basic design calculations, prepare material/equipment specs, and produce sketches or detailed drawings.
• May lead other designers and drafters depending on project complexity.
• Understand general construction methods and ensure deliverables meet requirements.
• Reference vendor prints, catalogs, and client standards and interface with engineering as required.
• Collaborate with project personnel to resolve issues that may be critical or urgent.

Skills

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Plant3D

Revit

Schematic drawing

Drafting standards

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Construction knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Engineering design degree (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Plant 3D

Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

GIG South / Generation Industrial and Government

This position is not eligible for recruiting or sourcing by outside parties.

This position is for a senior electrical designer with emphasis on schematics, cable sizing and routing, and connection diagrams for electrical equipment such as switchboards, panelboards, relays, instrumentation, lighting, control systems, etc. This position will work to design electrical systems including duct banks, cable trays, raceway, grounding, lighting, and other electrical systems supporting advanced power generation facilities. Work will be completed in 2D and 3D environments making use of the latest technologies in the electrical design world and may now integrate new artificial intelligence to improve speed and accuracy.

Under minimal supervision, this position performs technical tasks requiring advanced knowledge of electrical design principles and practices, with a focus on creating and modifying electrical design drawings using advanced techniques in industry‑standard design tools, such as AutoCAD, Plant3D, and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic functions required to develop and design routine to moderately difficult engineering and construction drawings (layouts, assemblies, schematics, and details) in specialty area based on general engineering or design information utilizing computer aided design technology.


• Applies advanced technical expertise to solve complex design challenges within a specific engineering discipline


• Coordinates design work between specialty areas of project team.


• Responsible for the quality of design documents, and that all documents are prepared in accordance with applicable Mesa or client procedures which define the requirements for document/deliverable generation. May perform design checking function on non-complex design deliverables.


• Understands the basic design approach (technical, construction, and commercial) and ensures that the design approach meets the applicable requirements.


• Has a general understanding of drawing types required for a project, their purpose, and inter-relationship with other sets of deliverables.


• Manages personal task assignments and adheres to project scope of work, schedule and budget on all assigned tasks.


• Communication with Senior Designer on project status, needs, and changes in scope, schedule, and budget.


• Performs basic design calculations, prepares material and equipment specifications, and produces preliminary sketches or detailed design drawings once design approach is finalized.


• May, depending on project complexity, act in a lead role over other designers and drafters.


• Must have an understanding of general construction methods and constructability requirements, and ensure that design deliverables meet those requirements.


• Reference information from vendor prints, catalogs, technical manuals, and client standards and interface with engineering as required.


• Work with project personnel to resolve internal and external customer issues which may be critical, sensitive, complex, or urgent.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Understanding of complex industrial or power generation facilities or similar.


• Ability to identify, analyze, and solve routine technical problems related to specialty area.


• Possesses a working knowledge of drafting/design, including techniques, standards, nomenclature, and symbols used in the preparation of drawings.


• Possess aptitude for computing, design, and drawing preparation/layout.


• Possess good verbal and written communication skills.


• Possess good interpersonal skills to build relationships and work effectively in a team environment.


• Possess willingness to accept responsibility and ensure that work completed is of the highest quality.


• Thorough understanding of applicable company policies, procedures, and practices. General understanding of applicable federal, state, and local government laws and regulations.


• Possess working knowledge of computers and software such as AutoCAD, Plant 3D, and Microsoft Office Suites.


• Possess willingness to develop, promote and comply with Mesa safety requirements.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Drafting or an Engineering Design Related Technology preferred but not required.


• Minimum of 20+ years of progressive design experience.

Notice to External Search Firms

Mesa Associates, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be obligated to pay a placement fee for unsolicited resumes. Mesa Associates, Inc. Talent Acquisition engages with approved search firms directly for specific hiring needs.