Our client is looking for an Electrical CAD Designer to join a collaborative engineering team in Wilmington, NC. This role focuses on designing electrical systems for a mix of commercial, institutional, and public sector building projects. You will work alongside mechanical and plumbing colleagues to produce construction and permit documents, with a good balance of design work and hands-on project support.
Electrical Engineer/Designer Responsibilities:
Design power distribution systems, including riser diagrams and panel schedules Develop low voltage infrastructure for IT and security systems Create lighting designs, including fixture selection, controls, and lighting calculations Design fire alarm, security, and controls systems Calculate electrical loads, fault current, and voltage drop Produce construction and permit documents for building projects Conduct field surveys and provide support during construction
Electrical Engineer/Designer Requirements:
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering 2+ years of electrical building systems design experience Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office Knowledge of building codes and standard construction design practices PE, EIT, or EI certification preferred Experience with power distribution and low voltage systems preferred
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