Senior Electrical Designer

STEPS Talent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join their innovative team in Kansas City. This role focuses on hands-on design for power and industrial projects, utilizing AutoCAD 3D to create detailed electrical models and documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electrical design, especially in power plant environments, and will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality solutions. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards and codes, making a real impact in the field of industrial machinery manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Electrical Design, especially in power plant settings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 3D and design documentation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D electrical raceway models and detailed design drawings.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineers to ensure compliance.

Skills

Electrical Design

AutoCAD 3D

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

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We are seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join our team in Kansas City to support power and industrial projects. This role involves hands-on design using AutoCAD 3D, working with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to the design of power plant systems, including turbines, transformers, and high-voltage equipment.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop 3D electrical raceway models, circuit routing, and detailed design drawings using AutoCAD 3D.
• Produce Electrical One-Line, Three-Line, and Relaying Diagrams from engineering specs or verbal descriptions.
• Execute design layouts and calculations for complex electrical systems.
• Design and size components for electrical systems including Steam/Gas Turbines, 480V & 4160V equipment, and Generator Step-up Transformers.
• Perform QA/QC review on drawings and maintain structured project documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers across disciplines.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years of experience in Electrical Design, including 3+ years in power plant or heavy industrial settings.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 3D and design documentation workflows.
• Strong understanding of raceway and cable routing design, especially for power systems.
• Experienced with industrial-grade equipment including turbines and transformers.
• Proficient in Excel and other calculation/design tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with design codes and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working in multi-disciplinary engineering environments.
• Ability to manage and revise complex design documents independently.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design

Industries

• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing