Senior Electrical Designer

Senior Electrical Designer

Location: Richland, WA
Company: Columbia Energy & Environmental Services
Salary: 90K – 140K DOE

About Columbia Energy

Columbia Energy & Environmental Services, headquartered in Richland, WA, is a well-established small business with a strong track record of delivering comprehensive solutions in engineering, design, fabrication, instrumentation and controls, and other specialized services. With expertise in fixed-price design/build/test projects, we serve both federal and commercial clients, consistently delivering high-quality results through innovation and technical precision.

Our collaborative and experienced team is committed to providing practical, client-focused solutions tailored to address a wide range of challenges. Recently, we expanded our operations to Idaho Falls, ID, reflecting our ongoing growth and dedication to broadening our capabilities. We take pride in maintaining a strong reputation for quality and integrity while ensuring compliance with rigorous industry standards.

Why Join Columbia Energy?

At Columbia Energy, we foster a supportive and innovative environment where team members can thrive. As a growing small business with ambitious goals, we value initiative, teamwork, and a dedication to quality. This role offers the opportunity to work hands-on with engineering and fabrication teams, translate complex concepts into buildable designs, and contribute directly to the successful execution of high-impact projects.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-driven Senior Electrical Designer to support the design and fabrication of control systems in accordance with UL508A standards. This position is responsible for translating engineering concepts into fabrication-ready designs and detailed drawing packages, while working closely with engineers, project managers, and shop personnel.

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience with AutoCAD, electrical design standards, and fabrication practices. This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, practical design application, and collaboration across teams are critical to success.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties

Design & Drafting

• Develop UL508A fabrication drawings with minimal oversight.
• Create One-Lines, Panel Boards, P&IDs, Power Supply Cabinets, and Control Cabinets.
• Prepare as-built and redline drawings for fabricated equipment.
• Support Engineering Change Notice (ECN) and Design Change Notice (DCN) processes.

Collaboration & Problem-Solving

• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and fabrication teams throughout the design lifecycle.
• Incorporate shop feedback into designs to ensure manufacturability and accuracy.
• Contribute to constructability solutions and support field installation challenges.
• Provide guidance to shop staff during assembly and wiring of UL508A cabinets.

Mentorship & Development

• Assist with the training and development of entry-level drafters.
• Share expertise in drafting standards, drawing quality, and best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Drafting or Engineering Technology.
• Minimum of 12 years of relevant design experience.
• Proficiency with Autodesk AutoCAD.
• Experience managing high volumes of drawing files within complex projects.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain government security clearance (required for federal contract work).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing equipment and control systems for DOE or Hanford projects.
• Knowledge of fabrication and machining processes (welding, cutting, tolerances).
• Familiarity with Creo, SolidWorks, SmartPlant, or other 3D modeling tools.
• Prior experience preparing ECN/DCN packages and fabrication drawings.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor, SmartPlant, and Microsoft Office.

Key Success Attributes

• Practical Designer: Translates engineering concepts into efficient, fabrication-ready designs.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains accuracy and consistency across high volumes of drawings.
• Collaborative: Partners effectively with engineers, project managers, and shop staff.
• Problem-Solver: Anticipates and resolves design and constructability challenges.
• Mentor: Shares knowledge with junior drafters, strengthening overall team capability.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Columbia Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.