Senior Electrical Designer - Buildings

Colliers Engineering & Design; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer for our Seattle, WA office. You will contribute to projects across power, lighting, fire alarm systems, and building utilities, using REVIT, CAD and AGI Lighting software.

Responsibilities include creating detailed plans, performing calculations, and coordinating with project teams to ensure compliant, high-quality drawings. This role requires 8–10+ years of electrical design experience and a strong grounding in English

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field is required.
• 8-10+ years of experience in electrical design is required.
• Electrical Designer with a passion for power, lighting and fire alarm design.
• Proficient in REVIT, CAD and AGI Lighting Software.

Responsibilities

• Set up and detail plans by analyzing sketches and inputs to determine the best drawing approach.
• Produce computer-generated graphs, overlays, and isometric drawings from sketches.
• Calculate quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates.
• Perform high level design computations and complete construction plans.
• Determine stormwater drainage areas and grading considerations.
• Prepare concept layout plans and project exhibits.
• Coordinate details between drawing sheets and project teams.
• Address assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency grows.

Skills

REVIT

CAD

AGI Lighting

Electrical design

Education

Associates degree in Engineering Technology

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

REVIT

CAD

AGI Lighting

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently seeking a Senior Electrical Designer to join our Electrical team in our Seattle, WA office.

Colliers Engineering & Design is a trusted provider of multi-discipline engineering and architecture, design and consulting services to public and private sector clients. We specialize in providing a comprehensive suite of services including civil/site, architecture, transportation, survey/geospatial, infrastructure, governmental, geotechnical/environmental, telecommunications, utilities/energy and project management. We employ professionals who utilize the most advanced technologies to deliver customized solutions for our clients.

From load analysis to development of complex electrical systems and an emphasis on green building design, Colliers Engineering & Design provides a full range of electrical engineering services that will improve functionality and performance in your building. Our electrical engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, including power generation & distribution, lighting systems, fire alarms, security and access control systems.

We partner with clients to develop solutions that will improve functionality and performance in your building. The range of competencies includes voltage classes from 120V to 765kV, generating plant and substation design and implementation, substation equipment upgrades, relay and protection upgrades, Power System Studies, renewable design and implementation / interconnection, distribution system upgrades, water wastewater system designs, building electrical upgrades, and more.

Responsibilities

• Set up and detail plans by analyzing sketches, notes and other input material to determine the best approach for the completion of drawings.
• Work from sketches to produce computer-generated graphs, charts, overlays and isometric drawings including digital terrain models and surfaces.
• Calculate quantity takeoffs and prepare cost estimates.
• Perform high level design computations, earthwork calculations and prepare complete construction plans.
• Determine and calculate stormwater drainage areas and steep slope areas.
• Prepare concept layout plans.
• Perform advanced grading, utility, stormwater and soil erosion/sediment control design.
• Conform to the company’s standard CADD procedures for layering, etc., and standard drawing procedures for sheet layout.
• Work with numerous project teams to help in project completion.
• Coordinate details and dimensions between drawing sheets.
• Prepare project exhibits.
• Address assignments of increased difficulty as proficiency is increased.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or certification from a technical school required.
• Associates degree in Engineering Technology or related field required.
• 8-10+ years of experience required.
• Electrical Designer with a passion for power, lighting and fire alarm design.
• Proficient skills working in REVIT, CAD and AGI Lighting Software.
• Ability to research code provisions, products, material information.
• Ability to coordinate information exchange between clients, project manager, and project team.

• Ability to multitask.

• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $78,500 to $104,400 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.