Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

Job Summary: The Electrical Designer will provide technical and design service in support of electrical design projects to produce construction drawings and specifications for our clients. The electrical design candidate will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of project types including healthcare, federal, municipal and others.  

Responsibilities:

• Participating in the electrical design effort on large and small projects.
• Coordination with engineering and other disciplines on the project team.
• Ability to provide calculations including lighting, voltage drop, and load calculations.
• Follow company standards in creation of electrical drawings.
• Provide field support including field verifications for retrofit applications, as-built documentation, and construction administration.
• From Project scope, develop electrical construction drawings (i.e. exterior lighting, interior lighting, power plans, systems plans, fire alarm system plans, grounding systems, details, single lines/riser diagrams and panel schedules).
• Willingness to travel for projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Educational Background: High School Diploma or associate's degree with adequate drafting experience or a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering technology.
• Experience: Five plus years’ experience in electrical design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, systems, and grounding plans. Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare and/or Aviation is preferred but not required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using engineering tools and software to:
  • Working knowledge of National Electrical Code, Buildings Codes, and Energy Codes.
  • Must know Revit, AutoCAD and lighting design software.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Software
• Adaptability: Flexibility and willingness to work on various projects and tasks, embracing new challenges with enthusiasm.
• Initiative: Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative to complete work assignments.
• Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen and have a valid driver’s license.
  

Location: Charlotte, NC (remote Fridays) 

Travel: As Needed

Compensation & Benefits:

The expected base salary range for this role is $55,000 - $70,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Preferred Bachelors or better. Associates or better. Experience Required Five plus years’ experience in electrical design including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, systems, and grounding plans. Experience in Federal/Municipal Government, Healthcare and/or Aviation is preferred but not required. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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