Senior Electrical Designer

progressivedesign; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Work-life balance

Paid overtime

Bonus program

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Progressive Design, Inc. in Midlothian, Virginia is seeking an entrepreneurial Senior Electrical Designer.

This full-time role focuses on heavy industrial electrical design, power distribution, motor controls, and instrumentation integration for diverse projects. You will collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers and clients to develop safe, compliant, and cost-effective solutions, assess construction costs, prepare materials lists, and support schedules from concept through final

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy industrial electrical design experience.
• Experience with AutoCAD software.
• Associate’s degree in relevant field or applicable certifications preferred.
• 3D CAD experience preferred.
• Bentley MicroStation design software experience.
• Experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus.
• Ability to read power and motor control circuits.
• Experience in power, controls and/or instrumentation design (Conduit sizing, loop diagrams, signals & communications integrations, etc.).
• Experience in performing fieldwork for locating and identifying electrical components, instrumentation and/or related equipment.
• Knowledge of grounding requirements and practical applications for instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Working knowledge of hazardous areas; including Class I and Class II locations.
• Working knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.
• Experience in project construction and design-hours cost estimating

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design duties on assigned projects including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients to deliver safe, compliant, cost-effective solutions.
• Develop electrical power, controls and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation.
• Develop Construction Cost Estimates.
• Create materials lists and obtain quotations for design components.
• Assist Engineers and Project Managers in developing schedules, specifications, design concepts.
• Perform fieldwork and technical research.
• Understand field construction phases and support constructability reviews.
• Maintain project design files and vendor documentation.
• Certify accuracy and completeness of deliverables in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Project Managers to allocate tasks within department resources.
• Maintain budget and schedule tracking on multiple concurrent design activities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical design

Code compliance (NEC/NFPA)

Fieldwork

Read schematics

Vendor coordination

Education

Associate degree or certifications

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

3D CAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Senior Electrical Designer.

This is a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, Virginia- (Richmond, VA area).

Key Requirements & Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of the heavy industrial field
• Experience with AutoCAD software
• Working knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing electrical design duties on assigned projects including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design.
• Work closely and develop working relationships with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients toward developing and executing safe, compliant, effective and cost-effective solutions.
• Understanding Company and Client standards, develop electrical power, controls and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation requirements.
• Develop Construction Cost Estimates.
• Create materials lists and obtain quotations for design components.
• Assist Engineers and Project Managers in developing schedules, specifications, design concepts
• Perform fieldwork and technical research.
• Understanding of field construction phases and supporting constructability reviews.
• Maintain project design files; including supplemental vendor documentation and calculation sheets.
• Certify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with Engineers and Project Managers toward allocating tasks within department resources.
• Maintain budget and schedule tracking on multiple concurrent assigned design activities.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 10+ yearsof heavy industrial electrical design experience
• Experience with AutoCAD software.
• Associate’s degree in relevant field or applicable certifications preferred
• 3D CAD experience preferred
• Bentley MicroStation design software experience
• Experience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus.
• Ability to read power and motor control circuits.
• Experience in power, controls and/or instrumentation design(Conduit sizing, loop diagrams, signals & communications integrations, etc.).
• Experience in performing fieldwork for locating and identifying electrical components, instrumentation and/or related equipment.
• Knowledge of grounding requirements and practical applications for instrumentation and electrical equipment.
• Working knowledge of hazardous areas; including Class I and Class II locations.
• Working knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.
• Experience in project construction and design-hours cost estimating

Benefits:

We offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement.The salary range for this position is $80k-$120k with a 10% bonus target.

Company Overview:

We hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.

We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.