Staff Electrical Designer

Location: Albuquerque NM

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $43.00$47.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Approximately 25% travel
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning site evaluations analytical designs report preparation specifications and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

• Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics grid plan layouts electrical power systems lighting systems protection and controls and site and facility design. Follow all company client and project design and drafting standards.
• Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports drawings and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.
• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications as it relates to the project client coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD MicroStation and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge in design calculations and design systems.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including but not limited to Project Managers Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail.

• CAD background with some experience in GIS.

• Bachelors Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 7 years related experience Required
• Associate Degree and minimum 8 years related experience Required (in lieu of Bachelors)
• High School diploma and minimum 9 years progressive detailing and design experience Required (in lieu of degree)

• Minimum 7 years of related experience with a Bachelors Degree in drafting technology or related field; OR minimum 8 years related experience with an Associate Degree; OR minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience with a High School diploma.

• This is an onsite position; no hybrid/no remote work.
• Position may be based in Albuquerque NM or Phoenix AZ office.
• 9/80 schedule eligible after 2 months.
• Approximately 25% travel required.

• Medical Vision and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm operating in the energy aviation water telecommunications transportation and healthcare sectors with more than 125 years of history building critical infrastructure across the U.S. and internationally from 75 offices. The firm employs more than 14500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue with teams spanning civil and structural engineers architects environmental scientists construction managers and program management professionals. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) earning the organization a 4.2-out-of-5-star Glassdoor rating across more than 1800 reviews and recognition as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work multiple years running.

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking financial services technology life sciences biotech utilities and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10969 Industry: Engineering

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