Staff Electrical Designer (atlanta)

Job Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards. Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches. Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects. Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects. Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements. Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines. Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics. Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner. Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination. Primarily domestic travel up to 5% of the time is required for client & site visits. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year. Multiple positions available.

Requires a Bachelor's degree, or foreign equivalent, in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting Technology, or a directly related field plus five (5) years of experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, supporting modeling and design. Alternatively, the employer will accept seven (7) years of experience supporting modeling and design on mechanical or electrical engineering projects in lieu of a Bachelor's degree plus five (5) years of described experience. Any suitable combination of education, training, or experience is acceptable.

Must have, at minimum, the following experience:

Five (5) years using CAD Software (AutoCAD, MicroStation) and Excel to develop the design deliverables.

Five (5) years using 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.

Five (5) years performing quality review of design deliverables, including knowledge of client & industry standards to guide design decisions.

Three (3) years performing on-site field surveys of existing facilities, using 3D reality-capture tools.

Three (3) years post-processing field-collected 3D data into models, usable as inputs to 3D engineering design.

Three (3) years project execution planning and project management support.

One (1) year designing mechanical/electric systems and performing associated calculations.

One (1) year preparing data & analysis for cost estimation or bidding.

Primarily domestic travel up to 5% of the time is required for client & site visits. Telecommuting is allowed up to 30 days per year.