Senior Electrical Designer

Craig Technologies; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Technologies is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to support the Sentinel program with Bechtel. You will prepare electrical 3D designs in SmartPlant 3D and 2D drawings in AutoCAD/SmartSketch for DOD and USAF facilities, ensuring compliance with NEC/NEMA/IEEE standards.

The role requires US citizenship, the ability to obtain a government secret clearance, and collaboration with engineers and other designers on complex nuclear/industrial projects.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain a security clearance.
• Knowledge of NEC, NEMA/ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Experience with electrical drawings for nuclear/industrial facilities.
• Hands-on with SmartPlant 3D, SmartSketch, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Model electrical rooms and equipment in SmartPlant 3D.
• Create BOMs and installation details in SmartSketch and AutoCAD.
• Perform lighting calculations with AGI32 and grounding layouts with ETAP.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and engineering teams.
• Ensure designs comply with codes and customer requirements.

Skills

Electrical design

SmartPlant 3D

AutoCAD

SmartSketch

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Documentation

Education

AA/AS or CAD certificate

Tools

SmartPlant 3D

AutoCAD

SmartSketch

ETAP

AGI-32

SETROUTE

Job description

Title: Senior Electrical Designer

Location: Odgen, UT

Clearance: No, must have ability to obtain a government secret clearance.

Citizenship Requirement: US Citizenship is required.

Req #: 4106 (3503)

Salary: $110,000 - $154,000

Expected Contract Length: 1 year with potential for extensions or renewals.

Project Overview

Craig Technologies is working with Bechtel the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partner on the Northrop Grumman team to deliver the Sentinel Program, which is modernizing the ground-based leg of the U.S. nuclear deterrent triad, including intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) systems and launch infrastructure. Bechtel’s scope of service in Sentinel’s current Engineering & Manufacturing Development phase focuses on the ground infrastructure component of the program.

A major contractor for the United States and allied governments, Bechtel has handled such efforts as chemical weapons demilitarization projects, missile-defense, infrastructure, base operations, procurement and project management, and restoration and recovery spanning half a century. We use our expertise to help our customers securely and effectively transform mission delivery.

Job Summary

This position is for a SmartPlant 3D Designer who will prepare electrical 3D designs as well as 2D electrical AutoCAD and SmartSketch designs to support new facility infrastructure design for DOD and USAF projects. The successful candidate must have strong organizational and teamwork skills, proven problem-solving abilities, can-do attitude, and the desire to innovate designs

Major Responsibilities

This role will support design development of Electrical systems and equipment for the Sentinel program project by preparing models, drawings, and evaluations, in accordance with applicable procedures, codes, standards, and contract requirements. The candidate will work with Electrical engineers, junior designers, and other technical disciplines in a team environment with Job Responsibilities (include but not limited to):

• Supporting, coaching, and training less experienced designers.
• Modeling of electrical rooms, equipment, cable tray, conduit, conduit duct bank, lighting, receptacles, etc. in a Smartplant 3D model environment.
• Creating bill of materials and drawing installation details for the modelled items listed above in addition to grounding, lightning protection, support details, and other details using SmartSketch and AutoCAD.
• Performing calculations utilizing AGI 32 for lighting layouts and ETAP for ground grid layouts
• Assist with coordination of 3D model activities, i.e. input, interference reconciliation, etc. with other physical related disciplines.
• Responsible for physical design implementation by producing drawings of interior and exterior layouts/plans/elevation views of the raceway design (conduit/cable tray/duct bank), equipment location and layout, lighting layouts, lightning protection layouts, and grounding plans.
• Develop material specifications utilizing the software SpecsIntact
• Coordinate with Systems engineering department to establish and verify design/project requirements.
• Capable of independent creative design, with direction, using Bechtel and industry-proven concepts, and procedures. Ensures electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards

Education and Experience Requirements

Required AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD with 10-12 years of experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• US Citizenship required.
• Possess active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
• Knowledge & application of NEC code and NEMA/ANSI/IEEE Standards.
• Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.
• Must be able to collaborate well with other disciplines.
• Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.
• Relevant experience includes, but is not limited to, drawings for Electrical systems and equipment on nuclear or industrial process facilities, data centers, central utility plants, or complex building Electrical systems.
• Hands‑on and advanced experience using Smartplant 3D, SmartSketch, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Ability to utilize engineering and office automation tools effectively.
• Ability to resolve design issues independently and collaboratively with other engineering disciplines, construction, and the client.
• Modeling of piping, HVAC, and Mechanical equipment in a Smartplant 3D model environment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of Bechtel Corporate guides and standards.
• Preferred: Previous DoD/DoE, USACE, NAVFAC, USAF, or NASA project experience. Experience working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ISO-9000.
• Broad knowledge of the application of Electrical engineering design principles.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, schematics and layouts.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering deliverables, such as drawings and specifications.
• Ability to express technical issues in a clear and concise manner, both written and verbally.

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $154,000; however, Craig Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer for employment, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training and preferred skills and knowledge.

Note: This job description describes the general nature of the duties and requirements of the job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to limit the supervisor's ability to modify work assignments as appropriate.

All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Craig Technologies is an EEO Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other non-job-related protected status. All candidates selected will be subject to a security background investigation and must meet all eligibility requirements for access to classified information.