Position Senior Electrical Designer

Location: Minnesota

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Industrial lighting layout and design (interior, exterior, egress/exit and lighting controls)

Electrical room layouts including layout of electrical equipment (transformers, switchboards, switchgear, motor control centers, panel boards)

Gather electrical data from clients, architects and other disciplines

Coordinate work and construction documents with internal and external stakeholders (other disciplines, architects, owner, contractor, etc.)

Modeling of equipment and raceway in 2D and 3D, clash detection with other disciplines

Lead electrical 3D model reviews.

Development of schematic and wiring diagrams.

Effectively estimate hours and scope of work, thereby contributing to the creation of budgets and project schedules

Write construction observation reports, etc.

Review of shop drawings for dimensions, conduit entry and other layout information.

Mentorship of less experienced electrical designers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Minimum of 10 years drafting/design experience, preferably in AutoCAD and Revit, in a consulting and/or construction capacity.

Experience working in Autodesk Revit for electrical design and coordinating with other disciplines in Revit.

Experience with creating production drawings for Utilities projects (medium voltage, grounding plans)

Ability to perform 3D modeling of electrical equipment including coordination with other disciplines

Basic understanding of Architectural, Electrical, Civil, and Structural Engineering construction practices and drawings.

Working knowledge of Codes (e.g., NEC, NFPA, IBC, IFC, Energy Code, Life Safety Code, etc.).

 

EDUCATION

AAS Degree/Diploma in Design/Drafting is preferred.