
Senior Electrical Designer
Kingscott Associates
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Missouri • United States
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About the role
- Design of electrical power, lighting, life safety and security systems for commercial and K-12 educational buildings
- Develop detailed electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams and specifications
- Ensure designs comply with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations
- Manage electrical engineering projects from concept through completion
- Coordinate with architects, mechanical engineers, and other stakeholders
- Oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure successful project delivery
- Provide technical guidance and expertise in the selection of electrical power and lighting systems, life safety systems and security systems and components
- Conduct detailed site inspections and assessments to ensure design feasibility and compliance
- Perform load calculations, lighting calculations, short-circuit analysis, arc flash hazard and other engineering calculations as needed
- Specify lighting controls and luminaire selections
- Ensure lighting designs meet current standards and the clients’ needs
- Specify and size standby power systems
- Specify auxiliary systems, including fire alarm systems and access control
- Integrate with CCTV and other low voltage systems design consultants
- Support review of quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness of designs
- Address and help resolve any technical issues that arise during construction
- Interface with clients to understand project requirements and provide technical solutions
- Support the preparation and presentation of project proposals, reports, and technical documentation
- Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and project management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Architectural Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably with prior K-12 design experience
- Proven track record of successfully managing and delivering complex projects
- Demonstrated creative thinking, design ability, and technical proficiency
- Proficient in electrical design software and lighting design calculation software; required
- Proficient in Revit; required
- Strong understanding of electrical codes, standards, and regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong and effective communication skills, interpersonal skills, and active listening skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
- Knowledge of Bluebeam; preferred
- Strong organizational and time management skills; with attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Ability and willingness to travel 30 – 40% of time throughout the State of Michigan to client/project sites as needed.
Benefits
- Collaborative environment and ability to work with all levels of the organization
- Variety of work tasks and experiences – no two days will ever be the same
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience and exposure to help us meet needs
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
electrical designlighting designload calculationsshort-circuit analysisarc flash hazard analysislighting controls specificationstandby power systems specificationfire alarm systems specificationaccess control systems specificationCCTV integration
Soft Skills
project managementproblem-solvinganalytical skillscommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsactive listeningorganizational skillstime managementattention to detailcreative thinking
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering