Senior Electrical Designer
Primary Purpose: The Senior Electrical Designer is responsible for the technical design of assigned projects. He/she relies upon an extensive level of engineering knowledge in the
electrical & parallel fields. He/she coordinates the activities of team members and assures production meets schedules.
The Senior Electrical Designer provides technical leadership, mentoring and guidance to team members to assure total quality of all engineering efforts.
The Senior Electrical Designer is accountable for the technical design of assigned projects and has the authority to exercise independent control over the project design and production tasks. He/she supervises the tasks and methods used by the other personnel assigned to the project. The Designer refers his assignments to the Senior Engineer for general review of the
final results.
Responsibilities: The Senior Electrical Designer is accountable for the projects assigned to him/her and the complete performance of the assigned personnel including the quality of all
engineering efforts and designs, assuring the project is completed to the satisfaction of the client. Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering work. The
guidelines, practices and policies the business unit and company must be followed. Projects may be highly complex and require non-routine solutions. He/she is responsible to coordinate
efforts between disciplines and develop a team approach to project completion.
The Senior Electrical Designer’s activities will include but are not limited to:
1. Scope of work
- Begin to build the scope of work picture with design narratives, drawings and dialogue with the Senior Engineer, the project manager or the owner as necessary, asking questions as appropriate
- Meet with the owner/client to advance the scope of work and fill in detail for a smooth process. Pertinent data is collected by gathering any drawings the client has on hand, conducting site inspection and investigation, or meeting with PM.
2. Design
- Coordinate with other disciplines (internal or external), Authority Having Jurisdiction and with the owner/client.
- Utilize advanced code knowledge related to design and installation of equipment and area of project.
- Prepare calculations for equipment sizing and selection.
- Interact with vendors when necessary.
- Complete design of building electrical systems.
- Include modifications, as necessary, based upon owner/client changes.
- Include any owner/client comments into the drawings.
- Edit specifications for job specific criteria.
- Provide redlines and/or direction to designers and technicians and review their work for quality and consistency.
3.Project Management
- Attend client meetings and communicate action items to team.
- Document all communication to and from client.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:
- 10+ Years of drafting and design experience in the Electrical environment
- Must possess a high level of Revit proficiency
- AA degree preferred, Technical certifications as necessary
- Computer software expertise
- Proficiency in discipline codes and general engineering practices
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Prescription Drug Insurance (100% of the premium covered by Miller Electric...yep, seriously)
- 401k retirement and matching
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Wellness Program
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Miller Electric Company is an Equal Opportunity employer - we believe that what is good for humans, will naturally be good for business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Miller Electric Company will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.
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