Electrical Designer

Overview

Design electrical power distribution, lighting, instrumentation & control systems.

Key Responsibilities

• electrical calculations
• construction docs
• drawing review
• cost estimating
• technical reporting
• site visits

Tasks

-Coordinate with local electric service providers to review their preliminary designs. -Prepare budgetary cost estimates. -Perform review of construction documents designed by others, including junior staff at various stages of completion for quality and content. -Prepare biddable Construction Documents (Plans and Technical Specifications) from conception/study phase to construction management phase. -Assist in the development and management of entry-level and junior-level staff. -Participate in or facilitate project meetings. -Coordinate with equipment vendors, manufacturers, clients, and design team members from other engineering disciplines. -Make site visits to gather information to start and complete designs. -Compute electrical calculations including loads/services, panel schedules, short circuit currents/fault currents, voltage drop, conduit and conductor sizing, VFD harmonics, and backup generators. -Provide post-design support to construction administration personnel on an as-needed basis. -Create, read, and interpret electrical, mechanical, and architectural drawings, schematics, and specifications. -Coordinate with local authorities having jurisdiction regarding electrical building permit submittals, design reviews, and address any comments. -Prepare engineering memos, reports, and facility assessments/evaluations using technical writing techniques and grammar.

Requirements

• autocad
• skm
• excel
• agi32
• nfpa
• 7-10 yrs

What You Bring

-Proficiency in AutoCAD, including rotating base files, inserting and linking Excel spreadsheets, creating and utilizing title blocks and symbols, reading electrical plan layouts, creating PDFs, and maintaining proper CAD etiquette. -Experience with SKM software for arc flash hazard studies is preferred. -Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, 365, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Bluebeam or other PDF software. -Ability to perform load calculations and arc flash studies. -Working knowledge of AGI32 photometric lighting software is preferred. -Knowledge of NFPA 820, NFPA 30, UL-508A, UL-698, and related Codes/Standards is preferred. -At least 7-10 years of experience in downstream power distribution design. -Knowledge of power distribution and electrical plans. -Thorough understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

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Benefits

-Employee Assistance Program -Short and long-term disability -Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) -Medical, dental & vision -Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) -Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital -Health Spending Account (HSA) -Transportation benefits -401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

About Actalent

-Born in July 2021 by merging Aerotek’s engineering & sciences arm with EASi, Actalent emerged as a focused engineering-and-science partner. -Backed by Allegis Group, it drives scale and speed to market via contract, managed, and technical services. -Headquartered in Maryland with global reach, it deploys specialized teams across North America, Europe, and APAC on Fortune 500 projects. -Typical engagements span EV design, vaccine development, lab services, clinical research, and infrastructure systems. -Expertise covers a wide spectrum: aerospace, defense, healthcare, manufacturing, software systems, environmental and civil engineering.

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