Electrical Designer II (Contract)

Downtown Birmingham, Hybrid environment (4 days in office)

Hybrid role

Compensation: $55 per hour

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking an experienced Electrical Designer II (Contract) to support DC system wiring and physical design initiatives in a hybrid work environment based in downtown Birmingham. This role will contribute to the design, specification, inspection, and testing of electrical systems across multiple plant sites. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in CAD tools, capable of working independently, and experienced in industrial electrical system design. You will play a key role in developing detailed electrical designs, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting field implementation and testing. The position requires occasional travel to plant sites and adherence to safety protocols during site visits.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Collaborate with project teams to understand and define electrical design requirements and objectives
• Develop detailed electrical designs, including system layouts, single-line diagrams, elementary diagrams, and wiring diagrams
• Perform DC system design for battery systems, chargers, inverters, UPS systems, and DC fuse panels
• Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, CAD Overlay) to create and modify electrical drawings
• Specify electrical components, materials, and equipment for projects
• Ensure all designs comply with industry standards and codes (NEC, IEEE)
• Conduct design reviews, quality checks, and code compliance evaluations
• Support field inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities
• Maintain organized documentation including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials (BOMs)
• Prepare technical reports and project deliverables for stakeholders
• Partner with engineers, architects, plant staff, and vendors to integrate electrical systems
• Support field implementation and provide effective collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders

WHAT YOU BRING

• 5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer or similar role
• Associate degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or related field (Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 7+ years of experience with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, and CAD Overlay
• Proven ability to produce high-quality electrical design drawings with minimal oversight
• Strong knowledge of electrical engineering principles and design practices
• Familiarity with industry codes and standards (NEC, IEEE)
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Willingness and ability to travel to plant sites for meetings and field inspections
• Experience with PLC programming and control systems (preferred)
• Experience designing electrical systems for industrial or plant environments (preferred)
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (preferred)

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Hybrid work model: combination of onsite work at The Energy Center and remote work as needed
• Opportunity to work on diverse projects across multiple plant sites
• Travel required for meetings and field inspections (PPE required for site visits)
• Engage in a collaborative environment with engineers, architects, and plant staff
• No NERC/CIP access required; not supporting government-related projects
• Deliver high-quality, accurate electrical designs and support field implementation