Sr Electrical Designer

PTS Advance; Lenexa (KS); Remote; USD 55,104 - 100,564; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the Power industry is seeking a dedicated Electrical Designer for a fully remote, contract to hire position. The ideal candidate will have experience in design and drafting, and proficiency in 3D programs such as MicroStation and AutoCAD. Responsibilities include designing duct banks, creating 3D models, and ensuring projects meet electrical quality standards. This role offers competitive pay ranging from $40-$73/hr depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in Design and Drafting disciplines.
• Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, SP3D.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

Responsibilities

• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes.
• Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray systems.
• Reports project progression updates to project lead team.
• Develop 3D models and generate cable schedules.
• Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.

Skills

Design and Drafting disciplines

3D programs (MicroStation, AutoCAD, SP3D)

Conceptualization in a 3D environment

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you a dedicated Electrical Designer looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a talented professional to join a Leader in the Power industry. Fully Remote. Contract to hire position. $40-$73/hr. DOE. Experience working on duct banks, cable trays, conduits, heat tracing for power generation projects strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes
• Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches or vendor data.
• Reports project progression updates and/or issues to project lead team.
• Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database: Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, and all other applicable functions.
• Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.
• Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule.
• Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs
• Perform calculations to check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements and size pull boxes.
• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements.
• Gathers information needed to develop design and verify voltage separation requirements are met.
• Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.
• Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures
• Checks design for consistency, safety, operability, and maintenance requirements before submitting to checking.
• Resolves checked drawings; prove and understand comments made.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks to support project development.
• Acts as a field resource to assist construction in field resolution on issues.

Qualifications

• Experience in Design and Drafting disciplines
• Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, SP3D, and have knowledge of the latest computer operating systems
• Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and oversight
• Strong written and verbal communication skills