Senior Electrical Wiring Designer

WorleyParsons; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WorleyParsons seeks a Senior Electrical Wiring Designer in Reading, PA. The role involves executing complex design assignments and collaborating within a team for power generation projects. Candidates should have strong experience in electrical design, proficiency in SmartPlant Electrical and Instrumentation, AutoCAD, and MicroStation, and an associate degree in related fields is required. This full-time position contributes to critical energy solutions, and applicants with experience in the power generation industry are preferred.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation wiring design for power generation projects.
• Proficiency in SmartPlant Electrical, SmartPlant Instrumentation, AutoCAD, and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex design assignments for power generation projects.
• Complete drafting tasks using industry-standard software.
• Develop detailed electrical design and drawings.

Skills

Electrical wiring design

Collaboration

Technical oversight

Power generation projects

Education

Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design or Drafting

Tools

SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL)

SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI)

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

Job Description - Senior Electrical Wiring Designer (REA00LK)

Senior Electrical Wiring Designer - REA00LK

Company: Worley

Location: Reading, PA (on-site)

Job: Electrical

Schedule: Full-time

Employment Type: Employee

Reporting Manager: Department Manager Electrical Engineering

Job Posting Date: Apr 22, 2026

Unposting Date: Jul 22, 2026

Purpose

As a Senior Electrical Wiring Designer supporting our Power business, you will be based onsite at our Reading, PA office, delivering high-quality electrical design and drafting services to Worley and our clients. You’ll contribute to complex and rewarding power generation projects that help energize industries, infrastructure, and communities.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute complex design assignments for power generation projects using advanced theories, methods, and tools across multiple small to mid-size scopes.
• Collaborate effectively within a team environment with minimal supervision, adhering to Client, Company, and Industry standards within the Power sector.
• Complete moderately to highly complex drafting tasks using established techniques and industry-standard software, in accordance with Worley’s procedures specific to electrical power design.
• Lead the development of design and detailed drawings for power systems from sketches, plans, or other specification data.
• Take ownership of design and drafting for medium and low-voltage power system installations.
• Provide technical oversight to junior designers and support offices, ensuring all deliverables meet client expectations and power project requirements.
• Participate in design reviews with power generation clients, offering insights into technical challenges and ensuring compliance with regulatory and project-specific standards.
• Consistently deliver assigned scopes on schedule and within budget across power design projects.
• Develop one line diagrams, MCC and switchgear layouts, elementary and interconnection drawings, instrument loop drawings, DCS and PLC wiring termination drawings, and performing power and instrumentation cabling design for facilities and equipment within power systems, referencing vendor materials and design catalogs.
• Perform required calculations and maintain thorough documentation for all wiring design related electrical deliverables.
• Conduct field visits for panel audits.
• Coordinate the development and integration of wiring design across disciplines.
• Perform vendor submittal reviews to ensure the equipment complies with the project requirements.
• Ensure adherence to project-specific Quality Assurance systems and guidelines for the Power discipline.

What you will bring

Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements

• Extensive experience in electrical and instrumentation wiring design for power generation projects.
• Proficiency in SmartPlant Electrical (SPEL) and SmartPlant Instrumentation (SPI), AutoCAD, and MicroStation.

Specialized knowledge in

• Detailed wiring drawings for lighting, small power, and earthing systems.
• MV/LV single-line diagrams and control/wiring schematics.
• AC/DC distribution panels, process area electrical equipment layouts.

Ability to execute

• Cable schedules and cable sizing calculations.

Education – Qualifications, Accreditation, Training

Required:

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Electrical Design or Drafting with coursework focused on power systems or equivalent combination of education, hands-on training, and relevant experience in electrical design and drafting for power generation related projects.

Preferred:

• Experience in the power generation industry is strongly preferred.

EEO Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.