Electrical Principal Designer

Omega Technical Services

$140K — $160K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate degree in a related technical field and 15+ years of work-related experience
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance
  • Working knowledge of federal, state, and local codes and standards
  • Proficiency in electric design tools like Bentley MicroStation and Intergraph Smart3D
  • Experience in Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for large industrial projects
  • Strong analytical skills to perform advanced design calculations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design projects, providing guidance to junior designers
  • Prepare and verify complex designs using 3D modeling and CADD tools
  • Coordinate technical challenges across disciplines and stakeholders
  • Ensure project compliance with quality plans and procedures
  • Manage project scope, cost, and schedule adherence
  • Conduct material take-off analysis
  • Support procurement and construction activities with technical expertise.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
Full Job Description
Pay Range

USD $140,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.

Overview

Omega Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Principal Designer to support ongoing operations in Greenville, SC.

Responsibilities

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


Education Requirements

  • Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience


Qualifications

  • Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Satisfactory results of a pre-employment screening, which includes a drug and breath alcohol test, along with a Motor Vehicle Record check
  • Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Security Clearance
  • 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 CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
  • 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

  • Possession of an active DOE/DoD clearance within the past two (2) years is preferred
  • Previous DOE/NNSA work experience
  • 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)


Work Schedule

Shift will be dependent upon customer site discretion.

Why Omega Technical Services?

Omega Technical Services is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and a trusted partner to the Department of Energy, Department of Defense, and other commercial clients, supporting mission-critical projects that shape national security and technological innovation. Our culture is defined by leadership, initiative, and trust. Our values drive meaningful outcomes and long-term impact.

At Omega Technical Services, you'll work alongside elite subject matter experts who thrive on being challenged, innovation, and collaboration. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance; short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) with a company match; AD&D insurance, paid time off, and holiday pay. *Based on eligibility requirements.

When you join Omega Technical Services, you're not just starting a job, you're building a career that honors the past, powers today's progress, and accelerates the most vital missions of tomorrow.

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