Staff Electrical Designer (PNM)

Staff Electrical Designer (PNM)

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $43.00 $47.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: 25%
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

A Staff Electrical Designer will perform various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Design various electrical projects including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Plan and develop drawings for production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Execute variety of electrical design assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Execute changes to designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Analyze reports, drawings and tests to plan and design projects.
• Interpret and incorporate design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Review design drawings for quality assurance within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Compute volume calculations for conduit/grounding layouts, equipment and panel wiring diagrams and relay panel schematics.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information are stored in a logical and well-structural manner.
• Responsible for clear and concise written and verbal communications, as it relates to the project client coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Required Skills

• Advanced understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Advanced ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Advanced knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Advanced knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to Project Managers, Engineers and Designers in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• CAD background with some experience in GIS.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 7 years related experience required; OR
• Associate's Degree and minimum 8 years related experience required; OR
• High School diploma and minimum 9 years progressive detailing and design experience required.

Required Experience

• Minimum 7 years of related experience (with Bachelor's Degree), OR minimum 8 years of related experience (with Associate's Degree), OR minimum 9 years of progressive detailing and design experience (with High School diploma).

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• This is an onsite position; no hybrid/no remote work.
• Candidate must be located in or willing to sit in the Phoenix, AZ office or the Albuquerque, NM office.
• 9/80 schedule eligible after 2 months.
• Travel up to 25% required.

Important Notes

• Candidate must sit in either the Phoenix, AZ office or the Albuquerque, NM office (Albuquerque preferred).
• On the top of the resume, make sure to provide the location preference.
• This position is Contract to Hire.

About the Client

This 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm has been delivering complex, large-scale projects across energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and internationally, the organization employs more than 14,500 employee-owners and generates over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared investment in outcomes. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, electrical designers, and program management professionals who engage with consequential, technically demanding projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Job Number: 26-10969 Industry: Engineering

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