Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer 2

The Electrical Designer 2 position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with 5-7 years of experience in electrical design and an associate degree in electrical engineering, electrical design, or a related field. A bachelor's degree is a plus. This role involves developing innovative electrical designs for various applications, including industrial machinery, building systems, and automation.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to understand electrical design requirements and objectives.
• Develop electrical designs, including system layouts, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Utilize CAD software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and SolidWorks Electrical to create and modify electrical drawings.
• Maintain proficiency in design software and stay updated on software enhancements.
• Design electrical systems for industrial machinery, building systems, automation, or other applications.
• Specify and select electrical components, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure that electrical designs adhere to industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct code reviews and updates as necessary.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and architects, to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs.
• Address design-related issues and provide design solutions.
• Create and maintain organized documentation of electrical designs, including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables.
• Perform quality checks and reviews of electrical designs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project goals.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices.
• Familiarity with electrical codes and standards such as NEC and IEEE.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality electrical designs.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and with project stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as an Electrical Designer or a similar role.
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems is a plus.
• Ability to build effective relationships with plant staff, design engineering staff, and vendors.
• Experience with the detailed design of battery systems, chargers, inverters, UPS, and DC Fuse Panels.
• Seven or more years of experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and CAD Overlay.

Work Environment

The position requires the ability to travel to plants within the company's footprints. Work can be conducted from the Center and remotely if needed. Occasional travel for meetings and field inspections may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $47.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.