Sr. Electrical Designer
NorthStar Energy Services · Baton Rouge, LA · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time
About the role
Sr. Electrical Designer (10+ Years Experience)
What You'll Do
- Design & Drafting
- Develop and locate electrical and instrumentation (I&E) equipment within a 3D model environment using AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks.
- Design site-specific power distribution and control systems in accordance with company, client, and industry standards for new or existing facilities.
- Interpret PFDs and P&IDs to define project scope and design requirements.
- Prepare construction-ready drawings including plans, layouts, one-lines, wiring diagrams, and installation details for electrical systems.
- Size cabinets, panelboards, cable tray, and conduit based on project scope, codes, and vendor data.
- Deliverable Management & Coordination
- Manage electrical design deliverables across concurrent projects from concept through final as-built drawings.
- Apply company standards, municipal requirements, and applicable regulatory codes to all designs.
- Perform independent QA/QC reviews of drawing packages and ensure alignment with structural, civil, and other discipline designs.
- Support Professional Engineers during the design phase by assisting with standards review, calculations, and permitting requirements.
- Review and respond to RFIs and evaluate third-party vendor drawings for compatibility with intended I&E design.
- Support field coordination, site verification, and tie-in validation as required.
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent; technical or associate degree in drafting, electrical design, or related field preferred
- 10+ years of experience as an Electrical Designer supporting industrial, energy, or EPC projects.
- Experience supporting data center projects a plus.
- Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD, CADWorx, and Navisworks
- Strong working knowledge of electrical design standards and codes including: National Electrical Code (NEC), ANSI/ISA-5.1, API RP 500
- Demonstrated experience producing construction-ready electrical documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple deadlines
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
- Data center design experience, preferred
- Willingness to complete an in-person, computer-based CAD test as part of the interview process