Designer II – Richmond, VA

Duration: 12 months (with potential to extend)

ST Pay Rate: $50/hr - $55/hr non-exempt

Hours: 40+

Work Location: Richmond, VA

Job Summary: Seeking highly engaged, team-oriented individuals with a background demonstrating the following competencies in a non-nuclear Power Generation setting: Design, drafting, and review of detailed electrical engineering drawings related to construction deliverables (i.e. single lines, wiring diagrams, plan drawings…etc.). This position reports to a Supervisor of Design and Documentation and functions as an intermediate level designer for the electrical design group providing technical and coordination support of other electrical drafters and designers as necessary. This position will require occasional site visits and other related tasks to meet project needs. Overnight site visits may be necessary when project schedules dictate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and employ personal safety practices at all times.

• Become familiar with and employ environmental compliance at all times.

• Prepare and review electrical drawings in support of power generation engineering projects per corporate standards

• General electrical design support for the power generation fleet (i.e. equipment, cable/raceway, and drawing number support)

• Coordinate site visits and perform field work as necessary

• Provide support for Project Management and Construction groups as required (i.e. point of contact for applicable design deliverables)

• Review and provide feedback on peer, vendor, and Architect/Engineer drawing submittals

• Maintain drawing records per corporate and compliance policies

Required Education and Certifications / Licenses:

• Required: High School diploma or GED

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a technology related discipline

Top “must have” / Required skill sets (technical/functional):

• Minimum of 5 years of relative experience in the power generation industry desired

• Thorough knowledge of electrical engineering design and drafting principles

• Knowledge of applicable regulations, related codes, and standards (i.e. NEC, IEEE, NERC)

• Strong MicroStation and AutoCAD skills

• Proficiency in drawing and document management systems (ProjectWise & Documentum preferred)

• Well-developed and effective interpersonal skills

• Ability to work in a team environment as a fully engaged and supporting team member

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)

• Ability to manage project workloads with minimal direction

• Ability to adapt to changes in project scope and schedules

Working Conditions:

• Dust/Grease/Oil up to 25%

• Energized wires up to 25%

• Fumes up to 25%

• Heat up to 50%

• Loud noise up to 50%

• Outdoors up to 25%

• Travel up to 50%

• Office work environment 26-50%