Position: Electrical Engineer II
Duration:ย 1 โ 3 years Contract.
Work Model:ย Hybrid (Onsite Birmingham, AL + Remote as needed)
Client: ย Southern Company Services
Position Summary
Theย Electrical Designer IIย supports the development and execution ofย electrical designs for utility and power generation facilities, with a primary focus onย DC system wiring and physical design. This role collaborates closely with engineers, project teams, and plant personnel to produce accurate, code-compliant electrical designs that support construction, inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities.
The ideal candidate brings strongย CAD expertise, hands-on experience withย DC electrical systems, and the ability to work independently on complex design tasks with minimal oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design & Drafting
- Collaborate with project teams to understandย electrical design requirements and objectives
- Develop detailedย electrical designs, including:
- System layouts
- Single-line diagrams
- Elementary diagrams
- Wiring diagrams
- Performย detail designย for DC electrical systems, including:
- Battery systems
- Battery chargers
- Inverters
- UPS systems
- DC fuse panels
- Utilizeย CAD softwareย (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, CAD Overlay; Revit or SolidWorks Electrical a plus) to create and modify drawings
- Maintain organized documentation including drawings, specifications, andย Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Compliance, Quality & Coordination
- Ensure designs comply withย industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirementsย (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
- Conductย design reviews, quality checks, and updatesย to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Supportย inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkoutย activities
- Address design issues and provide effective technical solutions
- Coordinate with engineers, architects, vendors, and plant staff to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs
Project & Field Support
- Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables
- Support field activities, meetings, and inspections as required
- Work bothย independently and as part of a project team
Required Qualifications
- Associate Degreeย in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or related field
- 5โ7 years of experienceย as an Electrical Designer or similar role
- Experience with DC electrical system design, including:
- Battery systems
- Chargers
- Inverters
- UPS
- DC fuse panels
- 7+ years of experienceย with:
- AutoCAD
- AutoCAD Electrical
- CAD Overlay
- Ability to prepareย single-line, elementary, and wiring diagramsย with minimal supervision
- Strong knowledge ofย electrical design principles and practices
- Familiarity withย electrical codes and standardsย (NEC, IEEE)
- High attention to detail and commitment to design quality
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build effective working relationships withย plant staff, engineers, and vendors
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelorโs degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Experience designing electrical systems for:
- Power plants
- Industrial facilities
- Utility infrastructure
- Exposure toย PLC programming or control systems
- Prior experience supportingย Southern Company or utility environments