Senior Electrical Designer

CMTA, Inc.; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CMTA, Inc. in Lexington, KY, is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to lead electrical design on construction drawings and documents, ensuring codes compliance and alignment with architects and clients.

The role requires coordinating with the electrical team and other departments to deliver projects on time and on budget. Candidates should have 7+ years of design experience, an associate degree in Electrical Design Drafting or related field, and familiarity with NEC and energy codes; lighting

Qualifications

• 7+ years of electrical design experience on construction drawings.
• Familiar with NEC, IVC, NFPA101, and energy codes.
• Lighting certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours when deadlines require.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate electrical design documents for construction drawings.
• Coordinate interior and exterior lighting designs with client preferences.
• Design electronic communication and safety/security systems.
• Calculate electrical loads and size equipment.
• Participate in construction meetings and on-site visits.
• Collaborate with architects and other disciplines to ensure project success.
• Address conflicts and find effective solutions.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical design

Load calculation

Team collaboration

Communication

Project coordination

Lighting knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Design Drafting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview:

CMTA, a Legence company, is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer for our Lexington, KY office. This position will be responsible for all electrical design on construction drawings and documents. They will guarantee the electrical plans and specifications are accurate, follows codes, and meets expectations of architects and clients. This position will coordinate with the electrical team and other departments to ensure a project is completed successfully, on-time, and on-budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that electrical design documents are produced accurately and completely
• Successfully complete interior and exterior lighting aspects of a project by selecting appropriate fixtures and gathering information on what is aesthetically pleasing for the client
• Successfully complete electronic communication systems and electronic safety and security system designs
• Accurately calculate electrical load and size electrical equipment
• Professionally address conflicts and find successful solutions to challenges
• Actively participate in construction meetings and on-site visits
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with other disciplines, architects, and clients
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Desired Experience:

• Associates degree in Electrical Design drafting or related field preferred
• 7+ years of design experience
• Lighting Certification preferred
• Familiar with NEC, IVC, NFPA101, and energy codes
• Proven ability to be a decision maker, open-minded, and a creative thinker
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work outside normal business hours as project deadlines require
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products

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