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Chipton-Ross

Designer 3

Pay: Not specified
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Newport News, VA (Onsite)
Last Updated: 6 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/30/2026

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What they do

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.

$74,757 / year median in Virginia

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Chipton-Ross is seeking multiple Designer 3's for a contract opportunity in Newport News, VA.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
): o Associate's Degree and 3 years of experience. 2 years of related experience can be substituted for Associate's degree. 4 years of non-related experience can be substituted for Associate's degree. An Apprentice Certificate or graduation from Navy Nuclear Power School can be substituted for Associate's degree. o Effective communication skills with both internal and external of the value stream. o Ability to mentor new designers.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs components or portions of systems and modifies existing designs to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations. Utilizes computer-aided design equipment and/or graphic tools such as, CAD, CAM, NX, or CATIA. Gathers information, makes studies, computes calculations, and prepares original rough layouts, sketches to present design proposal. Coordinates design criteria with engineering, manufacturing, tooling, material, and planning group such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials, and contractual specifications. Exclude classifications in which incumbents predominantly perform drafting assignments.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
(DESIRED
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
): o Siemens NX/TC modeling experience. o Experience in manufacturing/installation drawing creation. o Trade experience using 3D work instructions in areas such as: Structure, Electrical, Piping, Mechanical, Ventilation, Sheetmetal. o Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
REQUIRED EDUCATION
Associates Degree is required. School must be accredited.
WORK HOURS
5/40 workweek. 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM.