Designer II Electrical Construction

About the role

Designer II is a mid‑level designer responsible for creating marked drawings, model development, and other documents showing equipment and device layouts and branch circuiting for power, lighting, and auxiliary drawings. The position provides calculations and documentation for the design of lighting and power systems, as well as details required to define and clarify the intent of the design on drawings. Supervision is moderate dotted‑line supervision by a Designer III, Engineer, Engineer of Record, Engineering Team Lead, or Director of Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assemble a complete symbols list and common project notes from the REI Standard relevant to the project.
• Mark up branch circuit lighting and power plans and fill in panel board schedules with moderate supervision.
• Perform Energy Code calculations, documentation, and local jurisdiction energy requirements with little supervision.
• Apply and perform Rosendin standards for wire sizing, transformer feeders, and protection from published schedules.
• Calculate power loads, size feeders, and determine the estimated demand load summary for a distribution system under the direction of a Sr. Designer or an Engineer.
• Direct and coordinate signal and low‑voltage subcontractors with other trades, such as architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, vertical transportation, kitchen equipment, and OFCI systems.
• Create details as required to define installation for construction.
• Provide the design lead function for small jobs.
• Review manufacturer submittals for electrical characteristics.
• Layout Electrical Room, including clearances, with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Some college or technical training in engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Designer (or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and maintain productivity.
• Willingness to travel up to 15 % (excluding local field visits).
• General work environment includes sitting for long periods, standing, walking, typing, carrying, pushing, bending; primarily indoors with fluorescent lighting and air conditioning; noise level low to medium, louder on job sites.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lb.
• Compliance with ADA and applicable state law; reasonable accommodations may be provided.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – shareholders in a growing company.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Annual bonus program based on performance, profitability, and achievement.
• 17 PTO days per year plus 10 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Term Life, AD&D, and voluntary life insurance.
• Disability and income protection insurance.
• Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care.
• Charitable giving match through the Rosendin Foundation.