Electrical Designer

Job Summary

The Electrical designer is responsible for designing power and lighting systems for buildings which may include residential (single and multi-family), commercial, indoor agriculture, government, educational, medical, and electrical vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Coordinates with the engineering team to ensure projects are within budget and project deadlines are met. Communicates with customers to ensure satisfactory results.  

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Prepares power plans for buildings in Autodesk Revit including receptacle layouts, power layouts for various equipment (e.g., commercial kitchens, HVAC, etc.), and electrical panel layouts. 
• Creates preliminary or final sketch of proposed drawing, using standard drafting techniques and devices, or using computer-assisted design drafting equipment. 
• Prepares single line diagrams.
• Prepares panel schedules.
• Prepares lighting plans for buildings which includes lighting switch layouts, lighting placement and selection, and emergency lighting layout. 
• Prepares photometric studies for normal and emergency lighting.
• Communicates with clients, allied trades, Border States teams, and project stakeholders to bridge any identified gaps or perceived risks to project delivery. 
• Modifies drawings as directed by engineer or architect.

Non-essential Functions

• Establishes and maintains relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction on work performed. 
• Develops detailed project plans and monitors progress against project schedule. 
• Communicates with clients throughout the construction process to ensure satisfaction with their project’s progress.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3 years of work experience related to responsibilities above. 
• Minimum 3 years of experience with Revit and AutoCad.
• Revit certification preferred.
• Understand NEC code (Title 24 code preferred).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), preferred. 

Skills and Abilities

• Highly motivated and results oriented. 
• Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities. 
• Ability to convey urgency and drive initiatives to closure during critical project states. 
• Demonstrates flexibility, integrity, and credibility with partners and internal contacts.
• Strong communication skills, effective planning, organization, and teamwork ability. 
• Ability to work remotely. 
   

Physical Requirements

Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
Occasionally 0 – 33% Frequently 34 – 66% Continuously: 67 – 100%

• Lift from Waist:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Lift from Floor:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Frequently
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
• Carried for Distance:
  • < than 10 lbs. - Not at all
  • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
  • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
  • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
  • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
  • 100+ lbs. - Not at all

Physical Activity

Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:

• Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
• Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
• Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
• Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
• Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
• Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
• Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
• Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
• Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
• Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
• Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
• Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
• Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
• Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
• Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
• Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Continuously 
• Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Frequently
• Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
• Use of a computer - Continuously
• Use of a telephone - Continuously
• Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
• Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
• Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently 

Additional Information

This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer’s discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.