Electrical Designer III
Experience Level: 7+ Years
Location: Birmingham, AL/ REMOTE
Contract- 3 Years
Client- Southern Company Services.
Position Overview
The Electrical Designer III is responsible for developing detailed physical electrical designs for heavy industrial facilities. This role collaborates closely with engineers, architects, and project stakeholders to deliver high-quality, code-compliant 2D drawings and 3D models.
The ideal candidate brings extensive heavy industrial experience, strong CAD proficiency, and the ability to perform field walk-downs to ensure constructability and design accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
Design & Modeling
- Collaborate with project teams to understand design requirements and objectives
- Develop physical electrical designs including system layouts and equipment arrangements
- Produce detailed 2D drawings and 3D models
- Utilize CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD) to create and modify electrical drawings
- Maintain proficiency in design software and stay current with updates
- Extensive 3D modeling experience strongly preferred
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure designs adhere to industry codes and standards (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
- Conduct code reviews and implement updates as required
- Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
Documentation & Deliverables
- Create and maintain organized documentation including:
- Electrical drawings
- Specifications
- Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Prepare technical reports and project documentation
- Perform quality checks and peer reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness
Field Verification & Constructability
- Conduct site walk-downs for field verification
- Address constructability concerns and recommend practical solutions
- Coordinate with field teams to resolve design-related issues
Collaboration & Coordination
- Work cross-functionally with engineers, architects, vendors, and plant personnel
- Build strong working relationships across project teams
- Provide design solutions and technical support throughout project lifecycle
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of heavy industrial electrical design experience
- Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD required)
- Strong understanding of electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE)
- Experience producing 3D models for industrial facilities
- Ability to interpret technical documents and integrate multi-discipline designs
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Core Competencies
- Heavy industrial design expertise
- Advanced 3D modeling capability
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Constructability awareness
- Code compliance knowledge
- Problem-solving and technical judgment
This role plays a key part in delivering safe, accurate, and constructible electrical designs for complex heavy industrial projects.