Electrical Designer

EMCOR Group, Inc.

Electrical Designer at Gaston Electrical leading electrical design and collaborating with project teams on contracting projects. Focused on precise design and coordination with trades in a hybrid environment.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeNorwood • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $161,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical systems, including Fire Alarm and Low Voltage systems, with a strong focus on project coordination and effective communication. Proven ability to lead teams, manage multiple projects, and implement prefab methods to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

5+ Years Commercial Electrical Field ExperienceElectrical Design ExperienceCoordination Process FamiliarityProficient in MS OfficeStrong Attention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Electrical Systems LayoutPrefab MethodsBill of Material CreationField Install Drawings ReviewProject Scheduling

Soft Skills

Analytical Problem SolvingEffective CommunicationTeam CollaborationProactive Leadership

Tools & Technologies

BluebeamNavisworksRevitMS Teams

Industry Keywords

Electrical SystemsFire Alarm SystemsLow Voltage SystemsCoordination MeetingsOn Time Deliveries

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review project with Project Manager and ensure you understand how project was estimated including workforce hours, the schedule, the specs, all drawings, and the submittals
Develop the most effective way to build our projects
Identify prefab opportunities and communicate with Prefab Manager
Prioritize tasks to be done and use a six week schedule to manage workload
When GF/FM is assigned, ensure they understand the plan
Review any install drawings you do for the field with GF/Foreman and Design Team
Use common tool sets (ex. assemblies) to get field install drawings more consistent
Utilize model in software to create a Bill of Material
Visit jobsites and ensure the field understands the intent of prefab and how to install it
Train new crews of prefab means and methods
Seek feedback from the field on ways to improve and incorporate constructive feedback into new projects and processes
Communicate regularly with the PM and Field and ensure company standards are shared and followed. They are your customer
Attend project Coordination meetings and represent Gaston as the technical expert
Work towards “On Time Deliveries”
Be Accountable (take ownership of your role) and hold others accountable to ensure we avoid unnecessary delays or issues on projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years commercial electrical field experience
previous electrical design experience
previous coordination experience or familiarity with the coordination process helpful
Familiar with all electrical systems
Thorough understanding of Electrical, Fire Alarm, Low Voltage systems and their field/prefab/coordination constructability
Able to layout electrical systems
Able to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment but has a desire to lead
Proactive and likes to think critically to solve problems; analytical
Able to communicate confidently, effectively and professionally – verbal and written
Comfortable using and learning new technology: MS Office (required), Bluebeam (preferred), Navisworks (not required), MS Teams (internal communication tool) (not required), Revit (preferred)
Able to handle and prioritize multiple projects
Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision coverage
life insurance
disability
a 401(k) Savings Plan
College Coach
employee assistance program