Electrical CAD/BIM Designer

Electrical CAD/BIM 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.

The Job

Our Everett, WA office is seeking an Electrical CAD/BIM Designer to work in a fast-paced multi-discipline team environment. This role is to develop design and construction documents for electrical power systems for buildings under the supervision of Senior Engineers.

Here are the details of your duties in this role:

• Develop electrical system drawings/models of a given project based on scope of work, client RFPs, and direction from Sr Engineers.
• Coordinating drawings / model with other disciplines, including HVAC, controls, fire protection, structural & architectural scopes.

Your Background

To succeed in this role, you need to meet the following basic requirements:

• Associate or technical degree from a design/drafting/BIM program
• 5+ years of AutoCAD experience in either Electrical, Mechanical, or Architectural design witha focus on Electrical
• Candidates to have a strong understanding of AutoCAD and drawing set up, layering and the use of blocks.
• Design experience in AC service and distribution, DC power and distribution, standby generators, uninterruptible power supply systems (UPS), grounding, lighting, security and fire protection is also preferred.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Office software

Nice to haves:

• Candidates to have a strong understanding of Revit models, families, templates, and clash detection tools.
• BIM 360 Modeling

Travel: 10%

The expected base salary range for this role is $40-$45/hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, and qualifications.

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 - salasobrien.com/benefits

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.

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, color, 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.

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Experience

Preferred

• 3 - 5 years: 3-5 years of electrical power design drafting/modeling experience

Education

Preferred

• Associates or better in Drafting or related field

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