Req ID: 136046
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson
SummaryThe Electrical Design Engineer will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of electrical systems for building projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in building electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarms, and low voltage systems. This role involves collaborating with architects, mechanical engineers, and contractors to deliver efficient, safe, and code-compliant electrical designs.
Detailed DescriptionPerforms tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:
- Develop detailed electrical designs for commercial and industrial building systems.
- Design power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, and communication systems.
- Prepare electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings using CAD and design software.
- Ensure designs comply with local codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., NEC, NFPA).
- Coordinate with other engineering disciplines to integrate electrical systems seamlessly into building designs.
- Perform load calculations, voltage drop analysis, and system sizing.
- Support project cost estimation and budgeting related to electrical systems.
- Review shop drawings, submittals, and conduct site visits to ensure design compliance and resolve issues.
- Stay updated with industry trends, innovations, and best practices in electrical building systems.
Knowledge/Skills/Competencies- Proficiency with CAD tools (e.g., AutoCAD Electrical, Revit).
- Familiarity with electrical codes and standards such as NEC, NFPA, IEC.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license is a plus.
Physical Demands- Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
- Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
- Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Typical Experience- 10+ years proven experience in electrical design for building systems.
Typical EducationBachelor's degree or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NotesThis job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.
Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.
Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.
