Electrical Designer

Job Details :

Position : 2D AND 3D-S3D Electrical Designer

Location : Central, South Carolina, United States

Duration : 12+ Months contract with possible extension

Job Title : 2D AND 3D-S3D Electrical Designer

Duties

Develop designs for complex engineering systems. Prepare drawings and technical reports. Participate in the development of design standards and procedures. Perform technical review of design documents and specifications. Provide engineering services support to construction activities.

Prepare and review design standards and procedures. Prepare construction installation specifications and details. Prepare procurement specifications and bid analysis. Review and approve Design Change Forms. Resolve existing design discrepancies with the most cost effective approach to meet design criteria. Initiate Design Change Forms and coordinate with Subcontractors or other responsible group for approval / incorporation. Provide dispositions to Nonconformance Reports and Field Problem Memos by determining a solution to the condition which will satisfy design criteria. Perform inspections by facilities, systems, or components as required for proper evaluation of conditions. Review construction

procedures to ensure compliance with design engineering criteria and applicable codes. Perform in-depth analyses of advanced technical concepts and devises new approaches to technical problems.

Additional Duties

Provide 2D-Microstation and 3D-S3D Electrical Designer staff augmentation support to DOE. Primary responsibilities include engineering analysis; 2D drawing development utilizing MicroStation and 3D Modeling using Hexagon’s S3D software; design development, and generation of design output documents. Prepare, review, and approve design change forms, disposition nonconformance reports, review vendor documents and incorporate into 2D drawings and 3D models, and resolve construction issues.

Design services shall be provided using DOE processes and procedures. Programmatic guidance will be provided by DOE.

Education :

An associates degree in a technical discipline and at least 10 - 12 years work experience or 12 - 16 years of practical work experience.

Additional Education

Formal training in Computer Aided Design or 3D modeling is preferred.

Experience / Skills :

Requires an in-depth knowledge of engineering systems, applications, calculations, materials, construction methods, and relevant computer applications. Applies advanced principles and practices in engineering to resolve problems identified by construction organizations in a timely manner. Continued updating on new technologies and hardware in the industry is necessary.

Additional Experience Qualifications

Candidate must demonstrate 10 years work experience as an Electrical Designer, including experience with Equipment Layout, Grounding, Raceway Layout, Lighting Systems, and Schematics, Connection and Wiring Diagrams.

Significant experience using 2D-Microstation and Hexagon’s S3D software, is required.

Previous DOE Design Engineering or DOE facility experience is preferred.

Additional Work Requirements

Candidate must demonstrate working knowledge of National Census Codes and Standards for electrical design such as IEC, NEC, NFPA, NEMA, IEEE, and OSHA.

Candidate must have the ability to produce quality documents with attention to detail.

Candidate must be able to perform field walk-downs of the job site for the engineering work being performed. These walk-downs may involve construction sites with uneven surfaces and work in progress, walking for distances over a half mile, climbing ladders to access remote areas, and dressing out in protective clothing.

Work Hours :

Up to a 40-hour work week is scheduled. DOE utilizes various work schedules including 5 / 8s (8 hour / day; five days per week), 4 / 10’s (10 hours / day; four days per week), and 9 / 80’s (9 hours / day, five days on week AA and four days on week BB. Work week excludes DOE holidays. Each workday has 30-minute lunch. Overtime will be expected at times to meet deliverables and will be utilized at the discretion of the Manager.

Area Security Access :

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance. An active DOE clearance is not initially required to perform assigned duties. After award, the selected candidate will be notified when to apply for a clearance based on specific work assignments.