Electrical Designer II

Bernhard - Coppell, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Coppell, TX

51-100 employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Electrical Designer II is responsible for performing technical activities on assigned projects under the supervision of a licensed professional engineer. This role involves participating in technical studies, investigations, and designs, ensuring projects are completed on-time, within budget, and to high-quality standards. The designer will handle the complete electrical design of their assigned projects and assist in various project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Designs and prepares drawings for electrical systems for building projects, including conducting code reviews and lighting calculations.
• Attends meetings with owners, clients, and architects as needed; prepares and distributes meeting notes.
• Conducts site surveys to determine existing facility conditions or proposed conditions.
• Assists the design team in coordinating with other disciplines including architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and civil.
• Accompanies senior staff/project manager on project site visits during construction to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications.
• Assists in preparing punch lists and project observation reports to note findings.
• Actively attends in-house and external training sessions to gain knowledge in necessary technical areas.
• Participates in industry organizations and attends events, meetings, and activities.
• Upholds the company's owner advocacy philosophy and organizational core values.

Requirements

• 2-year Technical Degree or associate degree in electrical-related field, or 4-5 years of experience as an electrical designer for an engineering or architectural/engineering design firm.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and able to manage various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent multitasking skills, with the ability to perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with larger commercial projects including healthcare, higher education, laboratory, and central energy plant projects.