Electrical Designer

Title: Electrical Designer

Location: Remote

Hire Type: Contract to hire

Compensation: $40-55/hour (depending on experience

Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.

Responsibilities

• Reports project progression updates and/or issues to Lead Electrical Designers required.

• Coordinates with project team by utilizing the Project Database: Request for Review Process, Holds List, ECN, Request for information from other disciplines, and all other applicable functions.

• Utilize applicable engineering national and local codes.

• Develop schematics and one-line drawings from engineering sketches or mark-ups.

• Design duct bank, embedded conduit, cable tray, grounding and lighting systems from concept to completion utilizing engineering documents, sketches or vendor data.

• Develops 3D models utilizing drawings, sketches, and design skills. Checks and navigates in the 3D models for interferences and constructability.

• Routes electrical cables in a 3D environment to generate a cable schedule.

• Model electrical components using vendor submittals and electrical designs

• Perform calculations to check allowable fill in conduits and cable tray systems according to NEC requirements and size pull boxes.

• Perform calculations to size pull boxes according to NEC requirements.

• Gathers information needed to develop design and verify voltage separation requirements are met.

• Creates plan drawings and details for electrical deliverables.

• Analyze, inspect, and construct designs while adhering to electrical quality standards and department procedures.

Qualifications

• Associates, Vocational or Bachelor's degree in Design & Drafting Technology, Engineering Technology or Design or a related degree.

• 2-15 years of electrical design experience or related field experience preferred but not required.

• Experience utilizing 3D programs such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, AutoCAD MEP, or Navisworks and have knowledge of the latest computer operating systems.

• Must be able to conceptualize in a 3D environment.

• Must be able to communicate through emails and utilize electronic meeting requests.

• Must have a working knowledge of spreadsheets, databases and PDF software.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.