Principal Electrical Designer - Power & Utilities

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Principal Electrical Designer to join our team! In this role you will get to conduct and support the delivery of complete electrical networks/systems in major Energy and Utility projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Energy, utility, petrochemical, or industrial background with previous experience on infrastructure projects understanding of the requirements for Electrical Networks (Medium Voltage and low voltage), distribution substations, feeder pillars and service.
• Must have good knowledge of National Electrical Code, IEEE, ANSI, IESNA, and NFPA
• Carry out complete Electrical Systems discipline designs to required standards and quality.
• Develop Electrical deliverables for all phases of a project including: conceptual design, preliminary design, and detailed design
• Develop the design of medium and low voltage facility power distribution systems from the electric utility interface point.
• Develop the design of emergency and uninterruptable power generation and distribution systems.
• Develop typical Electrical design drawings such as: single line diagrams; power, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and other systems plans; electrical area classification plans; electrical equipment arrangement plans; cable tray layout plans and sections; conduit and cable schedules; motor control schematics.
• Develop typical Electrical databases/spreadsheets such as: motor and electrical load lists; panel schedules.
• Coordination with other Discipline Engineers as applicable.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and customers concerning project requirements and timelines.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory requirements are met in all designs.
• Stay updated with relevant technical developments within the discipline.
• Understand the contract and scope of project deliverables.
• Provide regular work status updates, including risks or concerns, to Project Managers
• Attend and contribute in team and project meetings as required

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 2-year technical degree or certificate of completion from an accredited designer/drafter course (or equivalent work experience)
• At least 5-10 years of overall design experience.
• Good experience in the development of electrical power system plan and detail drawings
• Advanced proficiency in relevant software including AutoCAD and related design software
• Must have thorough knowledge of industry practices and regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Capability to carry out complete electrical systems discipline designs to required standards and quality.
• Ability to develop electrical deliverables for all project phases including conceptual design, preliminary design, and detailed design.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $42.50 - $74.38

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 30 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!