Staff Electrical Designer

Location: Atlanta GA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract to Hire
• Contract Duration: 6 months
• Pay Rate: $40.00$46.00 / Hour (USD)
• 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 stored in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications as it relates to project client coordination.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• Advanced understanding of design software such as AutoCAD MicroStation and Excel to develop 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 and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Bachelors Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 7 years of related experience required; OR
• Associates Degree and minimum 8 years of related experience required; OR
• High School diploma/equivalent and minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.

• Minimum 7 years of related electrical design experience (with Bachelors Degree) OR minimum 8 years (with Associates Degree) OR minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience (with High School diploma).

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

This infrastructure engineering firm has been designing and building essential city infrastructure since 1898 with a presence spanning 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally. The 100% employee-owned organization employs more than 14500 employee-owners including civil and structural engineers architects environmental scientists construction managers and program management professionals generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue across sectors such as energy aviation water telecommunications transportation and healthcare. Recognized as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work with a 4.2-star rating and 87% employee recommendation rate this firm offers candidates the opportunity to own their work literally and figuratively through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

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: 26-12910 Industry: Engineering

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