Electrical Designer

SPECTRA TECH INC

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Associate degree in a related technical field with 15+ years experience for Principal Designer, 10+ years for Senior Designer.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local codes relevant to the field.
  • Effective communication skills for various stakeholders.
  • Technical expertise in discipline codes and standards.
  • Proficiency in 3D modeling (Intergraph Smart3D) and 2D CAD (Bentley MicroStation).
  • Experience with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on complex projects.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as an Area Lead Designer or staff designer, overseeing complex design assignments.
  • Prepare and review advanced/complex design layouts using CADD and modeling tools.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including project management and vendors.
  • Ensure compliance with project quality plans and timelines.
  • Conduct bulk material take-off analysis and manage procurement processes.
  • Provide technical support throughout construction phases, addressing RFIs and field changes.
  • Execute additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on large-scale industrial projects in a multidisciplinary environment.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge design using advanced CAD and 3D modeling tools.
  • Pathways for career advancement within a well-established company.
  • Supportive work culture encouraging technical development and mentorship.
Full Job Description
Electrical Principal Designer
Job Description
Provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as an Area Lead Designer or staff designer performing assignments of advanced complexity.
Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, serve as an Area Lead Designer providing guidance / supervision to designers
Prepare and check designs of advanced complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects
Proficiency executing large engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADDautomation tools in a multi-discipline environment

Discipline Specific Job Requirements
Background and experience must include drafting / designer experience in engineering fields, such as electrical, instrumentation and control, or communications
Proficiency in computer-aided design (Bentley MicroStation) with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required
Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D)
Ability to walk down field systems with minimal guidance, interpret field direction, generate minor design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct junior drafters
Perform advanced design calculations (lighting, raceway sizing and wire sizing, voltage drop, cable pulling, panel board and breaker sizing, and junction box sizing)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1
Practical field experience
EPC project experience for the following industries:
U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Advanced knowledge of:
Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical software Intergraph SmartPlant Review software
Electrical design requirements (grounding / earthing, lighting, wiring, motors, conduit fill and sizing, panelboards, and hazardous locations)

Electrical Senior Designer
Job Description
Provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as a staff designer performing assignments of intermediate complexity.
Under direct supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, prepare and check designs of intermediate complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
(CADD) automation tools
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum ten (10) years of work-related experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job Knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on industrial projects
Proficiency executing engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
Background and experience must include drafting / designer experience in engineering fields, such as electrical, instrumentation and control or communications
Proficiency in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) (Bentley MicroStation) with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D)
Ability to walk down field systems with minimal guidance, interpret field direction, generate minor design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct junior drafters
Perform advanced design calculations (lighting, raceway sizing and wire sizing) Perform intermediate design calculations (voltage drop, cable pulling, panel board and breaker sizing, and junction box sizing
Perform electrical material take-off Perform field assistance
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Experience with design of systems, structures, and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1 Practical field experience
EPC project experience for the following industries:
U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency Nuclear facilities under a nuclear
quality assurance program Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Advanced knowledge of: 2D CAD and 3D CAD systems and procedures Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical software Intergraph SmartPlant Review software
Electrical design requirements (grounding / earthing, lighting, wiring, motors, conduit fill and sizing, panel boards and hazardous locations

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