Electrical Designer III

Cdi Cars & Cdi Vans - Charleston, WV

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Charleston, WV

About the position

The Electrical Designer III position at CDI Engineering Solutions involves providing expert electrical design services, including 2D and 3D modeling, primarily for the energy and chemicals industries. The role emphasizes safety in design, effective communication with clients and team members, and adherence to project schedules and budgets. The designer will be responsible for preparing CAD drawings, performing load calculations, and ensuring compliance with specifications and codes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings from design sketches and verbal instructions provided by the Engineer and/or the Senior Designer.
• Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate a preliminary design.
• Demonstrate a continuing awareness and implementation of safety practices in the workplace and in the production of CAD drawings.
• Perform related support tasks such as updating computer lists, filing prints, distributing drawings, etc.
• Prepare legible sketches and field notes that include all pertinent dimensions, notes, and job number.
• Perform sizing and load calculations.
• Check detailed sketches and drawings for project applicability and optimal construction.
• Prepare bills of material (BOM) and specifications when drawings are complete. Revise drawings and BOM consistent with engineering changes.
• Implement revisions and change control per company standards at the direction of engineers.
• Assemble information and reference drawings from a variety of sources.
• Continually look for product improvements and cost reductions.
• Confirm specification and code compliance, equipment compatibility, and optimal cost savings.
• Check field red-lined drawings and generate accurate as-built drawings as needed.
• Assist with proposal compilation utilizing computer aided design equipment and/or graphic tools to prepare high-level layouts and sketches.
• Utilize 2D or 3D computer aided design software to create layouts of systems, devices and components, and create fabrication and assembly drawings.
• Analyze the effect of proposed changes for proper fit and/or interference problems and recommend possible solutions or alternate construction options.
• Produce drawings and deliverables utilizing company standards within project-approved schedule and budget.
• Interact and communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, vendors, and other consultants.
• Perform field data gathering when required to complete project deliverables within approved project scope and schedule.
• Track and maintain a continued awareness of overall schedule and budget for assigned projects.
• Keep supervisor informed of progress.
• Support field assignments as required.
• Comply with all company and client health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards as well as federal and local HSSE regulations.
• Actively participate in company and client hazard identification and observation programs, and immediately report any unsafe acts, conditions or incidents to your supervisor.

Requirements

• A minimum of seven (7) years of technical work experience in the Electrical field in the petrochemical industry is required.
• High School education (or equivalent), with additional basic drafting courses training from a vocational-technical school or other applicable program, or a minimum of two (2) years of education in an associate or bachelor's degree program at a university or community college for Electrical discipline.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience based on knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify with the approval of the Director of Engineering and the Electrical Engineering Manager.