Senior Electrical Designer

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

Job summary

Craig Technologies is seeking a SmartPlant 3D Designer to prepare electrical 3D models and 2D AutoCAD/SmartSketch drawings for new facility infrastructure supporting DoD and USAF projects under the Sentinel program. The role requires strong organizational and teamwork skills, problem-solving ability, and a proactive, innovative mindset.

Applicants should have extensive experience with SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD, and related electrical design tools, and be capable of working on site in Utah with

Qualifications

• Active security clearance or ability to obtain security clearance.
• Knowledge & application of NEC, NEMA/ANSI/IEEE standards.
• Experience with an electronic Cable Management System (SETROUTE).
• Ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines and meet deadlines.
• Experience on nuclear/industrial facilities electrical drawings.
• Hands-on experience with Smartplant 3D, SmartSketch and AutoCAD.
• Clear communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support design development of electrical systems and equipment for the Sentinel program by preparing models and drawings.
• Coordinate with Electrical engineers, junior designers, and other disciplines in a team environment.
• Model electrical rooms, equipment, cable tray, conduit, lighting, and grounding in Smartplant 3D.
• Create BOMs and drawing installation details using SmartSketch and AutoCAD.
• Perform lighting and grounding calculations using AGI 32 and ETAP.
• Coordinate 3D model activities with other disciplines.
• Produce layouts/elevations for raceway design, equipment placement, and lighting layouts.
• Develop material specs using SpecsIntact.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, regulations, and standards.
• Possibly consult Bechtel corporate guides and DoD project practices.

Skills

Active security clearance

NEC code knowledge

Schematic drawings

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cable management

Team collaboration

Electrical drawings

Education

AA/AS or Certificate in Engineering/CAD

Tools

Smartplant 3D

SmartSketch

AutoCAD

ETAP

AGI 32

SpecIntact

Job description

Clearance:

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

Citizenship Requirement:

US Citizenship is required.

Req #:

4106 (3503)

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 or12-14 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• 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.