Electrical Designer Jobs

General Responsibilities:
The Electrical Designer (Designer) is responsible for and will be held accountable for the accurate and
timely completion of assigned projects, ensuring that those projects are designed in accordance with
industry codes and standards, client specifications, and local codes, on time and within the Optima
time budget. The Designer is also responsible for the preparation of final design and construction
drawings. The Designer works in conjunction with the Project Manager, Engineers, and the
Construction Administration Specialist in the performance of work required to meet or exceed client
and company standards and expectations, as well as communicating in a timely manner any identified
deviations from standard, errors or omissions observed on the project, and/or other situations that
deviate from the approved plans. The Designer is also expected to identify opportunities for
improvement within each project, including potential work scope increases.
Specific Responsibilities:
There are six major phases in the completion of a project. The specific accountabilities and
responsibilities for this position are detailed below for each of those phases.

Key Competencies
These requirements are representative, not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to
successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Specific expertise in:

o General Engineering principles
o Construction practices

o Successfully manage and deliver design projects
o Review and understand schematic and architectural drawings
o Manage and meet deadlines

Education and Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, other technical education or

• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general computer software
• Comfortable reading and understanding blueprints
• Strong leadership and management skills

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to explain complex processes to laypeople
• Ability to follow up and ensure execution of company direction
• Ability to foster and engage in collaborative work environment
• Adaptability and ability to change
• Strong positive communication and team-building skills
• Strong work ethic and “Can Do” attitude

Other Job Duties
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.