Electrical Designer
About this role
What You'll Be Doing
Job Scope: Hargrove is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer to join our growing team supporting clients across the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and industrial manufacturing industries. In this role, you'll contribute to the design of electrical systems that support critical manufacturing operations and facility infrastructure.
We're looking for a designer with strong experience in industrial electrical systems, a passion for problem-solving, and advanced proficiency in Revit to help deliver innovative solutions for complex engineering projects.
Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
Develop detailed electrical designs for industrial manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and specialty chemical facilities.
Create and maintain electrical design deliverables using Revit and other design software platforms.
Produce electrical drawings including:
Single-line diagrams
Electrical room layouts
Lighting plans
Power distribution layouts
Grounding plans
Raceway and cable tray layouts
Equipment connection diagrams
Motor control center (MCC) drawings
Cable schedules
Equipment installation details
Support the design of facility electrical systems serving production, utility, laboratory, and support areas.
Develop electrical layouts and installation drawings based on engineering direction, vendor information, and client requirements.
Perform electrical design calculations, including:
Voltage drop calculations
Lighting calculations
Conduit and cable tray fill calculations
Equipment loading evaluations
Review vendor drawings and equipment packages to ensure integration with overall facility design.
Collaborate with process, mechanical, structural, architectural, instrumentation, and project management teams.
Identify design changes and communicate impacts to project teams in a timely manner.
Participate in site visits, field investigations, construction support, and startup activities.
Support the continuous improvement of design standards, workflows, and project execution practices.
Ideal Background
Education: Associate degree in Engineering Technology or Computer-Aided Drafting is required.
Certification: Certification is not required at this level.
Experience: This position requires 4+ years' experience in electrical design supporting industrial, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical processing, or similar facilities.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Experience in Revit is required.
Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Ability to develop electrical layouts and installation documents using industry best practices.
Experience with:
Power distribution systems
Facility electrical infrastructure
Lighting systems
Grounding systems
Cable tray and conduit routing
Motor control center (MCC) layouts
Equipment power connections
Ability to perform electrical calculations including:
Voltage drop
Lighting levels
Conduit fill
Cable tray fill
Electrical equipment loading
Ability to interpret vendor drawings and equipment documentation.
Understanding of construction documents, specifications, and installation requirements.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Virtual team skills and cross divisional relationships continue to develop and provide interoffice execution support under general supervision.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
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Hargrove Culture
We work to create an environment founded on trust, personal integrity, and a “team mentality” so that each person understands the value of their contributions both on a project and company-wide level. We know that each person on our team contributes to the success of our company by pairing expertise and passion to meet and exceed the needs of the clients we serve across the globe.
Our safety culture protects and promotes the well-being of every person who works with us and every person touched by our work.
As a 100% Teammate owned company, we proudly offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible Teammates.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
Hargrove is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, sexual identity, marital or family status), disability, military service or obligations, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Hargrove is a drug-free workplace.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.