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Electrical Designer - Building Power Systems
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An Electrical Designer designs and creates layout for the electrical systems that power lighting, security, telephone and sound in buildings; creates wiring diagrams, develops specifications for electrical systems to meet code requirements. Designs and create layout of the printed circuit boards that are components of most electronic equipment.
$85,089 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Electrical Designer - Power Systems / Building Design We're looking for an Electrical Designer with 0-5 years of experience to join our electrical engineering team in our new Orange County office. This position is focused on the design of lighting and electrical systems for construction projects. You'll work directly with engineers and other designers to develop power distribution, lighting, and related electrical systems from early design through construction documents and construction administration. For someone early in their career, we're not expecting you to already know everything. We are looking for someone with a good electrical foundation, solid Revit skills (preferred), attention to detail, and an interest in learning how buildings are designed and constructed. We want someone on the front side of their career who is looking for and open to being mentored. What You'll Be Doing Your day-to-day work will include things like: Developing electrical construction drawings in Revit Designing building power distribution systems Laying out of devices, equipment circuiting, development of panelboard schedules, documentation of single line diagrams and their associated equipment. Developing lighting and lighting control plans. Preforming lighting calculations using AGI32. Performing load calculations, voltage drop calculations, and renewable calculations (solar / PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems) Coordinating electrical systems with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, structural, and other disciplines Reviewing architectural backgrounds and equipment requirements to determine and implement project program requirements Participation in coordination meetings with the project team Assisting with site surveys and documenting existing electrical conditions Assistance with Construction Administration including submittal and RFI response. Learning how the NEC, California Electrical Code, energy codes, and local requirements affect the design You won't just be drafting someone else's redlines. As you gain experience, you'll be expected to understand the systems you're drawing, identify coordination issues, and take ownership of larger portions of the electrical design. What We're Looking For We're interested in candidates with 0-5 years of electrical design experience , including recent graduates who have relevant Revit or building-design experience.