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Colby Company LLC

Electrical Designer

Portland, ME · On-site +1

$75K - $105K/yr

Electrical Designer ID: 1014 Location: Portland, ME Department: CADD Design More about this job ... Remote work flexibility * Company outings and events Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity ...

Colby Company LLC

Mechanical Designer

Portland, ME · On-site +1

$75K - $105K/yr

Additionally, Colby Co. offers electrical, structural, civil engineering and architecture with our ... Remote work flexibility * Company outings and events Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity ...

Colby Company LLC

Electrical Engineer

Portland, ME · On-site +1

$95K - $145K/yr

Electrical Engineer ID: 1010 Location: Portland, ME Department: A/E Services More about this job ... Remote work flexibility * Company outings and events Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity ...

Colby Company LLC

Architect

Portland, ME · On-site +1

$90K - $120K/yr

... Designers. Additionally, Colby Co. offers mechanical, fire protection, electrical, structural, and ... Remote work flexibility * Company outings and events Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity ...

Colby Company LLC

Fire Protection Engineer

Portland, ME · On-site +1

$120K - $150K/yr

We are looking for an engineer who can perform a broad range of fire protection engineering designs ... Remote work flexibility * Company outings and events Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity ...

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Electrical Designer

Portland, ME • On-site, Remote

Colby Company LLC
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$75K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Prepare plans and coordinate drawings for electrical engineering designs including voltage design, power distribution, control, communication, lighting, and fire suppression systems.

  • Work within multidisciplinary design teams on projects that may involve multiple engineering disciplines.

  • Contribute to the quality control of electrical design work to ensure technical accuracy and compliance.

Job description

Open positions >> Electrical Designer
Electrical Designer
Summary
Title: Electrical Designer ID: 1014 Location: Portland, ME Department: CADD Design
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Description
Colby Co. is a midsize multi-discipline design firm specializing in electrical, mechanical, fire protection, structural, civil and architecture. Seventy employees strong, Colby Co. is noted for its commitment to technical and service excellence in a fun, flexible, rigorous work environment. Located in the vibrant small city of Portland, Maine, Colby Co. offers a balance of opportunities for working and living well. Colby Co. has been named to the "Best Places to Work in Maine" list consecutively for the last seven years, and as an "Emerging Professional Friendly Firm" by the New England Chapter of AIA for the last three years.
We currently have an opening for an Electrical Designer with 5+ years of electrical design experience in a consulting engineering design firm setting.  We are looking for a designer who can prepare plans and coordinate drawings for a broad range of electrical engineering designs including voltage design, power distribution, control, communication, lighting, and fire suppression systems. The successful candidate will bring a deep, successful track record of design and quality control. In addition to an outstanding technical skill set, they will be a quick, flexible thinker and problem-solver who is accustomed to working in fluid teams on tight deadlines.
This position is a part of the Electrical Engineering Department. Additionally, Colby Co. offers mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, controls, structural, civil engineering and architecture with our in-house staff.  You will have the opportunity to work on multidisciplinary design teams as many of our projects encompass more than one discipline. Projects range in size from $50,000 to $100M in construction value for State, Federal, Industrial and Commercial clients.
Desired traits:
  • Associates Degree with a technical, electrical or design concentration
  • 5+ years of work experience in electrical design, or a related field
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
  • Ability to coordinate with multiple design disciplines

Compensation:

  • Base Salary Range: $75,000-$105,000 annually 
  • The final salary will be based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, licensure, and overall fit for the position.
  • This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Colby Co.'s comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with employer-funded health savings benefits and affordable family plan options
  • Company-paid life insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company match and low-cost investment options
  • Paid parental leave
  • Access to company vehicles for personal use
  • Free parking in downtown Portland
  • Maine National Parks Pass
  • Reimbursement for sporting and wellness activities
  • Paid volunteer time
  • Educational reimbursement
  • Summer hours
  • Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and flex time
  • Remote work flexibility
  • Company outings and events

Colby Co. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
 
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