Electrical Designer
Actalent · Duffield, VA · 2 mo ago
RemoteRemoteEngineering$75k–$95k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare a wide range of detailed architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawings with a high level of accuracy and compliance with all relevant specifications and standards.
- Interpret and break down information from bid letters, customer specifications, and customer-supplied drawings to develop complete and coherent design packages.
- Perform standard engineering calculations, including AC service, HVAC, energy load, and structural calculations, to support design decisions and ensure system integrity.
- Develop work orders and detailed Bills of Material (BOMs) concurrently with drawing production to ensure alignment between design documentation and material requirements.
- Provide technical support and guidance to factory personnel, sales teams, and customers, helping to resolve design-related questions and issues.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, quality, and cost objectives.
- Occasionally travel to support projects, customers, or internal teams when required.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the department manager to support departmental goals and project timelines.
Essential Skills
- Demonstrated experience in electrical design, including the preparation of detailed electrical drawings and documentation.
- Tech aptitude in architectural, mechanical, and electrical design disciplines.
- Proficiency with industry-standard software, including Windows operating systems.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, reporting, and data analysis.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit, using the latest release, for creating and modifying design drawings.
- Solid understanding of algebra, geometry, and engineering-related mathematical formulas used in engineering calculations.
- Ability to perform standard engineering calculations such as AC service, HVAC, energy load, and structural calculations.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with customers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience preparing coordinated architectural, mechanical, and electrical drawing packages.
- Experience developing work orders and Bills of Material (BOMs) alongside drawing production.
- Ability to interpret complex bid letters, customer specifications, and customer-supplied drawings and convert them into complete design packages.
- Comfort providing technical support to factory personnel, sales teams, and customers in a fast-paced project environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to support projects or internal teams as needed.