Staff Electrical Designer

JobDiva, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. is seeking an experienced Staff Electrical Designer for a 06-12 month contract in Atlanta, GA. The role involves creating electrical schematics, grid plans, and detailed construction documents as part of a project team.

Responsibilities include analysis, design calculations, and adherence to codes and standards. Onsite work with a construction-industry client; benefits include health, 401(k), and sick leave depending on location.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design/drafting for electric utilities and substations.
• Experience with AutoCAD and design software including 2D/3D tools.
• Strong ability to work in multi-discipline project teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, draft, and prepare electrical plans and construction documentation.
• Create schematics, grid layouts, lighting, protection and controls.
• Review drawings for QA within scope, schedule and budget.
• Prepare calculations for conduit and wiring layouts.
• Maintain and organize all project revisions and files.

Skills

7+ years experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree in drafting technology or related field

High School diploma with 9+ years experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Staff Electrical Designer. This is a 06-12 + Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Atlanta, GA (Onsite).

Job ID:26-27208

Pay Range: $40 - $45/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• Job Overview: A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team and also will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.
• Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection & controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark‑ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.
• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must Have Skills: Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience supporting design/drafting for electric utilities, T&D, substations, electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection & controls, or similar projects.
• Must have experience with AutoCAD.
• Background preferred Electrical Designer/Drafter/Detailer or Distribution Designer/Drafter/Detailer or Power Engineering Technologist or Substation Designer/Drafter or P&C Designer/Drafter or similar role titles.
• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and min 7 years related/relevant experience OR Associate Degree and min 8 years related/relevant experience OR High School and min 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience is required.
• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Our client is a leading Construction Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.