Electrical Designer

$120,000 - $150,000/Yr

Mmi Industries - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Kansas City, MO

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical Designer will work collaboratively with staff to create precise technical drawings and contribute to the design process for an engineering firm specializing in energy and industrial systems. This role involves performing calculations, preparing electrical layouts, mentoring design staff, and coordinating with various disciplines to ensure project success.

Responsibilities

• Performs calculations and designs engineering systems with a high degree of independence.
• Prepares basic to advanced electrical system layouts, detailed drawings, and schematics.
• Mentors design staff, providing feedback and support, and assisting the team towards project success.
• Coordinates design requirements and decisions with other disciplines, BIM department, and project management.
• Performs research and makes recommendations regarding the feasibility of systems or equipment.
• Attends client meetings with project managers and senior staff to build relationships with staff and clients.
• May assist with or oversee project coordination tasks, including managing emails, coordinating scope and schedule, ensuring project quality, addressing client inquiries, and facilitating project delivery.
• Participates in project retrospectives and continuous improvement activities.
• Travels as required for site surveys and field inspections.
• Serves as a point of reference for training or providing assistance to others as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineering (PE) license preferred.
• Strong understanding of local codes and amendments, with the ability to interpret and apply the codes towards system design and calculations.
• Strong familiarity with building structures, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and how they interact.
• Intermediate knowledge and proficiency in engineering design.
• Effective communication skills within cross-functional teams with a focus on customer service.
• Ability to mentor staff.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate technical drawings and stay organized.
• Ability to work independently and balance multiple deadlines and projects.

Nice-to-haves

• Strong knowledge and proficiency in engineering design preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Relocation assistance