Electrical Designer I

Job Summary

This Electrical Designer I position creates basic designs for electrical power and control systems utilizing skills, knowledge, acceptable concepts, practices, and procedures recognized within the electrical engineering field. This position relies on instructions, pre-established guidelines, and design standards combined with the computer-aided design (CAD) to perform the required functions. This position provides support to Senior Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers This position receives assignments from a Project Manager, Engineer or Senior Designer

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Key Responsibilities

• Familiar with safety equipment, uses it as required, comply with company safety policies, demonstrate awareness and concern for safety of self and co-workers at all times
• Answerable for assigned responsibilities
• Develop and maintain professional, cooperative, positive relationships with colleagues
• Set high expectations of performance for self, strives for accuracy, attention to details, completes tasks per schedule, pro-active sense of commitment and enthusiasm
• Take proactive actions to respond promptly in appropriate capacity necessary to meet project demands
• Communicate timely, clearly, and to the point; respectful of other person’s opinion and exhibits excellent listening skills and comprehension
• To be professional, tactful, responsive, strong client relationship and sensitive to client’s needs
• Identify and clarify the problem, gather and assess causes and solutions, derive well-reasoned conclusions, test against relevant criteria and standards, chooses the best alternative
• To be organized, tidy, on time, quiet, non-intrusive, productive and maintains composure and professionalism under stress
• Treats people with respect and honesty, and keeps commitments
• Provide basic electrical power and control designs and details for installations of electrical and control systems
• Utilize Morrow Engineering established practices, standards and procedures to perform tasks
• Develop or revise designs, details, and drawings from experience, existing designs, sketches, verbal instructions, and written directions
• Review drawings and designs to ensure adherence to established CAD standards
• Develop or revise designs, details, and drawings in accordance with established CAD guidelines
• Review all designs for accuracy and completeness prior to submitting
• Prepare as-built drawings from field generated markups
• Perform work under the technical supervision of a Project Manager, Engineer, or Senior Designer
• Cooperate with the project team to maximize the success of the project
• Must be effective at communicating with written and oral communication skills
• Work on concurrent projects and proportions time appropriately
• Complete assigned work within agreed upon schedule
• Demonstrate initiative in seeking additional tasks and responsibilities
• Complete work assignments with a strong emphasis on technical accuracy and overall attention to detail
• Prepare and assemble documents for shipment (i.e., photocopying, binding, etc.)
• Operate peripheral equipment (i.e., printers, copiers, plotters, etc.)
• Participate in occasional trips to project sites to gather/verify existing information
• Participate in an assortment of departmental cross-training instruction

Qualifications

• Associates or Technology Degree and/or 2 years of experience in the field of industrial electrical power, power distribution, and control system design
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of, and ability to apply, the current National Electrical Code, NFPA 70, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 9
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of industrial type electrical distribution systems
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of industrial type electrical distribution equipment
• Capable of reading and understanding single line diagrams, riser diagrams, power, lighting, grounding, and instrument plans
• Capable of reading and understanding schematic, wiring, instrument loop diagrams, and P&ID’s
• Familiar with industrial and/or manufacturing facilities
• Basic ability of reading, understanding, and utilizing building and mechanical drawings
• Demonstrated knowledge of commonly used electrical design concepts, practices, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to apply AutoCAD techniques and drafting skills specifically related to electrical power and control systems
• Demonstrated basic ability to apply applicable electrical knowledge of such as conductor sizing, conductor de-rating, lighting, cable pulling, and cable tray loading.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be capable of accurately performing technical calculations
• Must have analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Chance to make a measurable impact on workplace safety across North America