Our client is looking for an Electrical CAD Designer to join a collaborative engineering team in Wilmington, NC. This role focuses on designing electrical systems for a mix of commercial, institutional, and public sector building projects. You will work alongside mechanical and plumbing colleagues to produce construction and permit documents, with a good balance of design work and hands-on project support.
Electrical Engineer/Designer Responsibilities:
- Design power distribution systems, including riser diagrams and panel schedules
- Develop low voltage infrastructure for IT and security systems
- Create lighting designs, including fixture selection, controls, and lighting calculations
- Design fire alarm, security, and controls systems
- Calculate electrical loads, fault current, and voltage drop
- Produce construction and permit documents for building projects
- Conduct field surveys and provide support during construction
Electrical Engineer/Designer Requirements:
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering
- 2+ years of electrical building systems design experience
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of building codes and standard construction design practices
- PE, EIT, or EI certification preferred
- Experience with power distribution and low voltage systems preferred