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Weekend Electrical Designer Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

ZAP Engineering

EI&C Designer 3

Lakewood, CO

$40 - $52/hr

Electrical Director FLSA: Non-Exempt WORK SCHEDULE: M-F 8 AM to 5 PM TRAVEL REQUIRED: No LOCATION ... Evenings/Weekends/OT As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position. Benefits: * Medical ...

DLR Group

Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$65K - $85K/yr

Develop electrical designs from concept through completion of construction. * Prepare engineering design calculations and layouts. * Prepare detailed engineering reports and narratives. * Coordinate ...

Blueprint Automation

Electrical Engineer

Longmont, CO · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

The Electrical Designer is responsible for the design, development, and modification of technical drawings, as well as system design and component selection--for projects assigned by the department ...

IE Corp.

Electrical Engineer I

Commerce City, CO · On-site

We specialize in designing, manufacturing, automating and testing power distribution equipment for OEM, mission critical, oil and gas and mining industries. We are currently seeking an Electrical ...

ALTEN Technology USA

Electrical Engineer

Arvada, CO · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g., NEC, UL 508 and UL73 , CE (not applicable- only for EU products), and relevant local or environmental regulations)

LeoLabs, Inc.

Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

As a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop the electronics that power our next ... Strong experience with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software * Experience developing ...

LeoLabs, Inc.

Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$110K - $144K/yr

As a Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer, you will design and develop the electronics that power our next ... Strong experience with Altium Designer or equivalent PCB design software * Experience developing ...

ESPEC North America Inc

Electrical Engineer II

Aurora, CO · On-site

$82K - $95K/yr

Designs custom heater assemblies, utilizing heat calculations and 3-phase electrical design principles. Implements NEC and UL508A standards in engineering practices. Operates PID controllers (SCP-220 ...

Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO

Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable industry codes and standards, including NEC or IEC, and company-specific engineering practices. * Incorporate a fundamental understanding of ...

Actalent

Electrical Engineer

Denver, CO

Ensure electrical designs comply with applicable industry codes and standards, including NEC or IEC, and company-specific engineering practices. * Incorporate a fundamental understanding of ...

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What is a weekend electrical designer?

Weekend Electrical Designers are professionals who work primarily on weekends to design, develop, and test electrical systems and circuits for various projects. They often assist companies that require extra support outside regular business hours or have tight deadlines. Their responsibilities may include creating electrical schematics, selecting components, and collaborating with engineers and clients to ensure project requirements are met. This role is ideal for those seeking flexible work schedules or supplementary income. Weekend Electrical Designers typically have backgrounds in electrical engineering or related fields.

What is the difference between Weekend Electrical Designer vs Part-Time Electrical Engineer?

AspectWeekend Electrical DesignerPart-Time Electrical Engineer
CredentialsTypically requires electrical design certifications or relevant experienceRequires engineering degree and professional licensure (PE license)
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, client sites, or remote work during weekendsOffice or site-based work, flexible hours, often during weekdays or weekends
Industry UsageUsed in residential, commercial, and industrial design projectsInvolved in project planning, analysis, and engineering solutions
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for flexible or part-time design rolesCompared for engineering expertise and licensure requirements

The Weekend Electrical Designer focuses on electrical design tasks during weekends, often requiring design certifications. In contrast, the Part-Time Electrical Engineer typically holds an engineering degree and licensure, performing broader engineering functions. Both roles may work in similar environments but differ in scope and credential requirements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend electrical designer?

To thrive as a Weekend Electrical Designer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering principles, circuit design, and CAD drafting, usually supported by a relevant degree or diploma. Familiarity with design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical simulation tools, as well as knowledge of industry codes and standards, is essential. Strong problem-solving abilities, time management, and effective communication help you stand out, especially when working independently on weekend shifts. These skills ensure accurate, compliant designs and enable efficient collaboration with teams, even during off-peak hours.

What are some common challenges faced by weekend electrical designers, and how can they effectively manage these challenges?

Weekend Electrical Designers often work with tight deadlines and may have limited access to on-site resources or full project teams due to the weekend schedule. To manage these challenges, it’s important to maintain clear communication with weekday teams, stay organized with project documentation, and proactively identify any resources needed in advance. Utilizing collaborative tools and maintaining flexibility can help ensure projects stay on track, even when working outside typical business hours.
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EI&C Designer 3

ZAP Engineering & Construction Services, Inc.

Lakewood, CO • On-site

$40 - $52/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
EI&C Designer 3
DEPARTMENT:
Electrical Engineering
REPORTS TO:
Electrical Director
FLSA:
Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE:
M-F 8 AM to 5 PM
TRAVEL REQUIRED:
No
LOCATION:
Lakewood, Colorado
MANAGEMENT:
No
EEO:
Professionals
JOB FAMILY:
Professionals
A Little About Us: ZAP is a full-service engineering, design, and construction management firm servicing the oil & gas, heavy industrial, mining, and manufacturing sectors. From our Lakewood, Colorado office, we execute projects across North America spanning from California to Florida and Canada down to Mexico. Our projects range in size from simple engineering studies or maintenance repairs to full-scale design of large facilities. ZAP operates at a fast pace while providing a team-centric approach to our work.
About your role:
This is a hands-on, full-time position with day-to-day duties that include illustrating the electrical design in 3D models and drawing packages completed in AutoCAD. This position will collaborate with engineers to gather the required information and complete tasks, and calculations to complete these drawing packages.
Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities
  • Electrical 3D Modeling / Design
    • Completes required tasks, including 3D modeling, red-lined drawing revisions, electrical design calculations, schematic drawing creation, cable tray layouts, electrical AutoCAD block programming, dimensioned and multilayer drawing creation, onelines, area classification development, schematics, grounding, heat trace, circuit schedules, electrical details, BOM creation, lighting design and calculations.
    • Coordinates with all disciplines to create an accurate and complete model.
  • Instrumentation & Controls Design
    • Completes required tasks, including red-lined drawing revisions, control panel and instrument junction box location plans, control panel and instrument junction box layout and design, I/O wiring diagrams, loop diagrams, control system network architecture, control system power distribution, fire and gas safety location plans, emergency shutdown systems and schematics, instrument locations plans, instrument installation details, work point locations for circuit schedule, and BOM creation.
    • Ability to read and understand Instrument Indexes, I/O Lists and P&IDs.
    • Coordinates with I&C Engineers to create an accurate and complete drawing package.
  • Construction Drawings
    • Prepares final construction drawings to reflect the engineered/modeled design.
    • Updates drawings per engineer comments.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned

Work Hours:
Company Hours
This position works 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours vary and are dependent on business needs.
40-Hour Work Week
Monday through Friday, Hours may vary with the workload.
Evenings/Weekends/OT
As needed to satisfy the requirements of the position.
Benefits:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Accrued PTO
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Basic Life / AD&D
  • Voluntary Life / AD&D
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Aflac

Position
Relevant Experience
Education
Skills
EI&C Designer 3
5-7 years of previous experience utilizing AutoDesk products and multidiscipline team projects specific to the engineering required.
6 months - 3 years leadership experience preferred.
Associate Degree or equivalent experience preferred.
In addition to the above-listed essential duties, this role will ensure the quality of engineering deliverables by reviewing deliverables for design correctness and ensuring inter-discipline work is being completed to maintain proper project workflow. This role will also interact with customers as design lead and facilitate interaction between departments. This position will be able to utilize existing practices as guidelines to determine specific work methods and conduct work activities independently, reaching out to the supervisor to resolve problems and can oversee team members most of the time performing the same or directly related work as those the position leads.
Specialized Skills
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
  • Problem-solving skills to be able to resolve simple problems quickly and effectively.
  • Ability to self-direct and take responsibility for own tasks, deliverables, and timelines.
  • Leadership skills and some general experience leading work groups or task forces in specific projects.
  • Competent user of technology and software required to execute daily tasks.

Supervisory Expectations:
  • The position does not have any regular responsibility for overseeing or supervising the work of other team members.

Independence of Action
  • Supervisor/manager closely monitors work; detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)
  • The work environment is the typical office environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, clients, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
  • The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In many cases, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Core Competencies:
  • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting.
  • Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
  • Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
  • Initiative - Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; and offers help when needed.
  • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

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