Electrical Designer - Principal
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Electrical Designer - Principal
Location
Greenville, SC
Experience
Senior
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyContractWork from Office
Job Description
Work Location: Aiken, SC or Greenville, SC (on-site)
Job Description
Provide essential technical knowledge and perform design work as described below. This position serves as an Area Lead Designer or staff designer performing assignments of advanced complexity.
Under general supervision of the Discipline Lead Engineer or Design Supervisor, serve as an Area Lead Designer providing guidance / supervision to designers
Prepare and check designs of advanced complexity utilizing 3D modeling and 2D Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) automation tools
Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients
Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
Execute work in accordance with the approved project scope, cost, and schedule baselines
Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
Provide technical support to activities associated with equipment and material procurement and subcontracting including review of vendor submittals
Provide technical support to activities associated with construction administration including response to construction requests-for-information and field changes
Other duties as assigned
Basic Job Requirements
U.S. Citizenship required
Associate degree in related technical field of study and minimum fifteen (15) years of work-related experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal (including Department of Energy orders), state, and local codes and standards
Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to project management, coworkers, clients, vendors, and subcontractors
Job related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
Advanced knowledge of discipline codes and standards
Ability to perform work in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal codes, statutes and guidelines
Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
Intermediate computer and software skills to include proficiency in the use of word processing, e-mail, spreadsheet and electronic presentation programs
Significant experience providing Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services on large industrial projects
Proficiency executing large engineering projects utilizing 3D modeling and 2D CADD automation tools in a multi-discipline environment
Discipline Specific Job Requirements
Background and experience must include drafting / designer experience in engineering fields, such as electrical, instrumentation and control, or communications
Proficiency in computer-aided design (Bentley MicroStation) with demonstrated experience to originate and produce drawings with minimum supervision required
Proficiency in 3D modeling using Intergraph Smart3D (S3D)
Ability to walk down field systems with minimal guidance, interpret field direction, generate minor design details, create new drawings, modify existing drawings, and direct junior drafters
Perform advanced design calculations (lighting, raceway sizing and wire sizing, voltage drop, cable pulling, panel board and breaker sizing, and junction box sizing)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of commercial availability and cost of materials
Experience with design of systems, structures and components for nuclear facilities under the requirements of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) NQA-1
Practical field experience
EPC project experience for the following industries:
U.S Department of Energy or other U.S. Federal Government Agency
Nuclear facilities under a nuclear quality assurance program
Manufacturing, pharmaceutical or biotechnology
Advanced knowledge of:
Intergraph SmartPlant Electrical software
Intergraph SmartPlant Review software
Electrical design requirements (grounding / earthing, lighting, wiring, motors, conduit fill and sizing, panelboards, and hazardous locations)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and supervision to designers as an Area Lead Designer
- Prepare and check advanced complexity designs using 3D modeling and 2D CADD tools
- Coordinate technical issues with other disciplines, project management, vendors, and clients
- Execute work in compliance with Project Quality Plan and procedures
- Perform bulk material take-off analysis and tabulations
- Provide technical support for equipment procurement, subcontracting, and construction administration
- Perform advanced design calculations including lighting, raceway sizing, and voltage drop
Requirements
- Associate degree in related technical field of study
Skills Required
3D modeling2D Computer-Aided Drafting (CADD)Bentley MicroStationIntergraph Smart3D (S3D)Electrical design calculationsLighting designRaceway sizingWire sizingVoltage drop analysisPanel board sizingBreaker sizingJunction box sizingCommunicationAttention to detailTime managementLeadershipProblem solvingIntergraph SmartPlant ElectricalIntergraph SmartPlant ReviewASME NQA-1Grounding / earthingHazardous locations design
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