Electrical Designer

CV Engineering is seeking a Senior Electrical Designer with electrical system design experience on industrial facility, for our Pittsburgh, PA office. Design experience on steel facilities is considered a significant plus. The successful candidate shall have the following specific responsibilities:

• The candidate should be a resident of the United States with valid work authorization.
• Utilize Revit software to prepare 3D and 2D layout and design drawings which meet company and industry standards and codes.
• Knowledge of Electrical design practices including drawings, specifications, codes, building materials, and construction techniques.
• Prepares CAD electrical design drawings such as: single line diagrams; power, lighting, grounding, and other systems plans; electrical area plans; electrical equipment arrangement plans; cable tray layout plans and sections; conduit and cable schedules; motor control schematics.
• Applies standard drafting/design principles to complete assignments. Ensure compliance with company and client policies and applicable standards and codes such as ANSI, NEMA, NEC, IEEE, IEC, NFPA etc.
• Makes required changes, additions, and/or revisions, as directed by immediate supervisor.
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
• Prepares typical electrical databases/spreadsheets such as: motor and electrical load lists; panel schedules; bills of materials.
• Assists the Department Manager in maintaining the project design schedule and budget.
• Confers and coordinates with the Electrical Engineers regarding any information required for completion of the design.
• Interface with project management and project engineers during the design, execution, and startup phase of projects
• Confers and coordinates with other disciplines to assure compliance with design requirements, company standards and procedures, industry codes and standards, and client criteria.
• As a Senior Designer may direct, guide, and check the work of a team of CAD designers and CAD drafters on a project.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2-year technical degree from an accredited program. Electrical systems / basic electricity coursework included.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit design software experience is required.
• Minimum 8-10 years relevant experience in an electrical design engineering and in industrial environment.
• Electrical power system design experience for industrial facilities.
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office products and other computer software used to complete design assignments.
• Knowledge of Electrical design practices including drawings, specifications, codes, building materials, and construction techniques.