Senior Plant Electrical Designer

Stanley Consultants; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Plant Electrical Designer to join their dynamic team in Austin, Texas. This role focuses on creating innovative electrical designs for power and industrial plants, leveraging both 3D and 2D CAD software. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in electrical design, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and quality assurance. The company values work-life balance and offers a hybrid work schedule, ensuring that employees can thrive both professionally and personally. Join a team that is committed to making a difference in the energy sector and enjoy numerous benefits that support your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

401K Match

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

Profit Sharing

Member Ownership

Mental Health Resources

Professional Development Leave

Wellness Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of electrical drafting/design experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for electrical system design.
• Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical system designs for power plants.
• Produce detailed design drawings using CAD software.
• Collaborate with engineers for project coordination.

Skills

Electrical Design

3D CAD Software

2D CAD Software

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Bently Raceway Cable Management

Job description

Description

Job Title - Senior Plant Electrical Designer
Location - Austin, Texas
Job Type - Hybrid, Onsite, Remote

ABOUT STANLEY CONSULTANTS

Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years, successfully completing more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all 50 states and U.S. territories. Values-based and purpose-driven, Stanley is an employee-owned company of engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators and client-service experts who are recognized for their commitment and passion to make a difference. The company garnered a recent Top Workplaces USA Today ranking and followed it with recognitions for outstanding compensation and benefits and work-life flexibility. For more information on Stanley Consultants, please visit https://www.stanleyconsultants.com.

Stanley Consultants is looking for a Senior Plant Electrical Designer for our Austin, Texas office.

We are seeking a skilled Senior Plant Electrical Designer to join our team, specializing in physical design for power plant and industrial plant projects. This role requires in-depth knowledge of industrial construction to develop electrical system designs with minimal, high-level input from engineers. The role requires proficiency in 3D and 2D computer aided design (CAD) software.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Electrical Design:
  
  
  
  • Equipment arrangements.
  
  
  • Underground duct bank layouts.
  
  
  • Conduit and cable tray layouts.
  
  
  • One-lines, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
  
  
  • Installation details.
  
  
  • Lighting and grounding systems.
  
  
  
  




• Produce detailed design drawings for construction, including:


• Translate general project requirements into working electrical designs using 3D and 2D CAD software.


• Apply knowledge of construction processes and field experience.


• Ensure designs align with project specifications, industry standards, and quality control processes. Knowledge of codes and standards include NEC, NFPA, IEEE, API, IBC, IFC.


• Validate designs against constructability and maintainability requirements.


• Incorporate equipment suppliers' submittals into electrical designs.




• Collaboration:




• Work closely with electrical engineers and other team members.


• Integrate electrical designs into multi-disciplinary models (e.g., mechanical, structural) for seamless project coordination.


• Solicit technical input from equipment and material suppliers.


• Assist in mentoring junior designers and engineers on best practices in 3D CAD modeling, power plant design, and industrial plant design.




• Quality Assurance:




• Participate in design reviews, ensuring accuracy and quality of electrical designs to meet project requirements and industry standards.


• Coordinate with the engineering team to resolve design-related issues and support construction activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Industry Experience:
  
  
  
  • 10-years of electrical drafting/design experience.
  
  
  • Experience in power generation or industrial electrical design.
  
  
  • Familiarity with power plant construction standards and processes.
  
  
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical design for power plants or similar industrial environments.
  
  
  
  


• Technical Expertise:
  
  
  
  • Proficiency in 3D and 2D AutoCAD software with a strong focus on electrical system design.
  
  
  
  


• Communication and Teamwork:
  
  
  
  • Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
  
  
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to engineers and other stakeholders.
  
  
  
  


• Problem-Solving:
  
  
  
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve design challenges in a fast-paced environment.
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bently Raceway Cable Management (BRCM) experience


• Experience in mentoring and development of junior staff

This position primarily operates in an office environment but will require visits to plants and construction sites.

Stanley's Approach to Flexibility

While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Eligible roles can also offer a compressed workweek schedule. Members who participate will be assigned a 9/80 work schedule, meaning every other Friday off!

What we offer:

• Member-Owned. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward.


• Work-Life Balance. We realize there's more to life than just work.


• Paid Time Away. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.


• Health Portfolio. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.


• Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits.


• Professional Growth. When your skills grow, so do we, which is why we offer tuition assistance, professional society membership, and more.


• Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans.


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