Electrical Designer, Power, Industrial

AtkinsRéalis

. Support the design and delivery of electrical systems for power generation and industrial projects.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeBothell • Pennsylvania, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $40 - $60 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design and delivery of electrical systems for power generation and industrial projects.
Work closely with the Electrical Lead to prepare electrical designs for assigned projects.
Participate in design efforts from concept development through final project completion.
Assist senior engineers with design, coordination, and documentation tasks.
Design and select electrical systems and components, including: Electrical equipment, Single-line diagrams, Cable sizing, tray and raceway systems (above and underground), Grounding systems, Lighting and lightning protection systems, Equipment layouts and arrangements.
Coordinate electrical design requirements with other engineering disciplines.
Prepare and coordinate drawing packages for internal and external issue.
Perform additional duties as assigned to support project objectives.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or an equivalent technical discipline plus a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; or Associate’s degree plus a minimum of twelve (12) years of progressive drafting and design experience, including at least four (4) years in a Designer role; or High School diploma (or equivalent) plus a minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressive drafting and design experience, including at least seven (7) years in a Designer role.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in electrical design for power generation facilities, public utility power distribution systems, or similar industrial environments.
Proficiency in AutoCAD design and drafting.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Familiarity with lighting calculation software such as Visual.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Familiarity with Bluebeam.
Strong communication, time management, and multitasking skills.
Ability to meet deadlines in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team setting.
Experience with Revit and/or SmartPlant design tools preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits
employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
leaves of absences options
flexible work options
recognition and employee satisfaction programs
employee assistance program
voluntary benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical designcable sizingsingle-line diagramsgrounding systemslighting systemsequipment layoutsdesign documentationdraftingdesign coordinationproject completion

Soft Skills

communicationtime managementmultitaskingteamworkdeadline management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringAssociate’s degreeHigh School diploma