Electrical Designer

Location

Lenexa, KS, Houston, TX, Knoxville, TN. Other locations may be considered.

This position may require travel to support district offices and job sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced designers and engineers, ensuring quality and consistency in design deliverables.
• Review and check design work completed by junior staff, providing direction to resolve design and drafting issues.
• Develop practical solutions and corrective actions to address drawing discrepancies, constructability concerns, and design challenges.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while maintaining quality, budget, and schedule commitments.
• Serve as a field engineering/design resource, supporting construction teams in resolving moderately complex to complex installation and design issues.
• Apply extensive knowledge of industry standards, codes, procedures, and best practices to produce high-quality engineering deliverables.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, developing new methods and approaches to enhance design efficiency and effectiveness.
• Evaluate alternatives and recommend cost-effective design solutions that meet project requirements.
• Collaborate across disciplines to improve communication, coordination, and constructability of design documents.
• Identify scope changes and impacts during project execution and implement drawing revisions as necessary to support project objectives, budgets, and schedules.
• Interpret and communicate design intent, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across project deliverables.
• Prepare and develop advanced instrumentation and controls design deliverables, including Instrument Location Plans, Loop Diagrams, Wiring Diagrams, Cable Schedules, and Installation Details.
• Develop detailed instrument installation drawings and demonstrate a thorough understanding of instrumentation systems, equipment, and installation requirements.
• Support design reviews, constructability reviews, and interdisciplinary coordination efforts throughout all phases of project execution.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong technical leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to independently prioritize work and manage competing deadlines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across engineering, construction, and client teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, quality, and professional development.

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Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in design and/or drafting disciplines, with a strong background in electrical design.
• Proficiency with 3D design software, including MicroStation, AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SmartPlant 3D, or similar platforms.
• SmartPlant 3D experience is preferred.Ability to visualize, develop, and coordinate designs within a 3D environment.
• Experience using Navisworks for design reviews and coordination.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while adapting to changing project needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and apply engineering and design standards accurately.
• DOE and/or commercial nuclear industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Demonstrated professionalism when interacting with clients, contractors, vendors, and other external stakeholders.
• Actively seeks, receives, and applies feedback to improve performance and deliverables.

Working Conditions

Other Requirements:

• Regular, reliable attendance

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely

• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment

• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.

• FIELD ROLES ONLY May work at various different locations and conditions may vary

Compensation

Base Compensation: $88,000/yr - $92,000/yr

(Actual compensation is subject to variation due to such factors as education, experience, skillset, and/or location)

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.