Electrical Designer

The Designer is responsible for developing designs for complete and complex engineering systems, structures and plant arrangements independently with minimum supervision. Plans and executes the presentation of these systems in graphic form or in detailed scale models. Has good knowledge of industry and regulatory standards and codes. Position requires sound comprehensive knowledge of design and drafting techniques, engineering drawing, CAD/Revit, computer model work, and reading of drawings.

Reports to: CAD Manager

Job Responsibilities and Expectations:

• With the direction of engineering , you will create and draft electrical / controls drawings for various types of projects within projects' schedule and budget while following company established processes.
• Lead Front-end Electrical Engineering Design of medium to large-scale greenfield and brownfield projects (Manufacturing, Process, and R&D Labs)
• Design and Perform calculations for HV, MV and LV electrical systems for infrastructure and building projects, including Power Distribution Systems, Lighting, Operational Controls and Alarms and Grounding Systems
• Prepare and review drawings and construction/procurement specifications, collaborate with estimating team members in preparation of equipment and construction estimates to a sufficient level of ROM accuracy
• Specific experience in the areas of: Designing Substations; Main Power Distribution plantwide through engineered solutions of infrastructure and equipment; motor control centers (including Layouts, Transformer specification and sizing, Automatic Transfer Switch Specification and Sizing, Bus sizing and AIC calculations for ratings; Breaker Sizing and Single Line Diagram preparations); Design of Control systems including Ladder diagrams; Sizing Conductors and Conduit and Layouts/Routings for maximum efficiency and minimized cost; designs and layouts of ductbanks, pullboxes, cabling deration for Underground Distribution Systems; Preparation of point-to-point wiring diagrams
• Assist in the development and specifications and scopes of work to complete various projects,
• Provide assistance in the development of projects and execution or Document control and maintenance of quality documents in his/her area of responsibility, Customer visits and related team involvement.
• Assist senior engineers on projects as directed, Ability to read and interpret documents such as Engineering Codes (state or city), engineering specification, Ability to write reports, memorandums and meeting minutes.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers both internal and external.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases, and Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Research and obtain standards/codes required by client and Jurisdiction through interaction with necessary personnel (PM, PE, etc.) to accurately and efficiently develop above noted plan
• Ability to work as a team player and interact well with others
• Be able to form working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Complete drawing/project responsibilities within scope, budget and schedule; review drawings for completeness and accuracy

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors of Engineering Degree from an accredited university 3+ years of proven design experience within the above-mentioned discipline in the fields of Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Life Sciences, Semiconductor or Laboratory industries
• Trained in the use of interpretation and application of AutoCAD / Revit design software.
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record.
• Required Work Experience:
• Proficient MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Proficient with computer editing software, Photoshop, Sketchup or Equal

Required Competencies / Qualities:

• Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Deductive Reasoning – Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Time Management – Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.