Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer II
Locations: Richmond, VA
Schedule: Full-time | Hybrid potential after training

Build the Power Behind Heavy Industry

We’re seeking an experienced Electrical Designer II to join a growing engineering team supporting heavy industrial, oil, gas, and chemical facility projects. This is an opportunity to play a key role in full-scope electrical system design—from concept through detailed drawings—while working alongside talented engineers in a collaborative environment.

If you enjoy designing complex power systems, applying code expertise, and seeing your work come to life in the field, this role offers both challenge and career growth.

What You’ll Do

• Develop complete electrical designs at the drawing level for industrial and facility-based projects

• Design power distribution systems, panelboard schedules, grounding, and protection systems

• Coordinate power utilization connections across facility systems

• Perform and document lighting calculations, load calculations, and voltage drop calculations in compliance with applicable codes

• Support fire alarm, telecommunications (EIA/TIA standards), CCTV, and intrusion detection system designs

• Apply knowledge of industry codes and standards, including NFPA, UL, ASHRAE, and building codes

• Assist Lead and Senior Electrical Engineers with client coordination and system selection

• Conduct field inspections and prepare detailed reports

• Perform quality control reviews of your own designs and those prepared by others

• Collaborate with project managers and engineering leadership to ensure deadlines and submission requirements are met

What You Bring

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

• Minimum of 4 years of electrical design and drafting experience

• Strong working knowledge of building systems and applicable electrical codes

• Experience in industrial, oil, gas, chemical, or heavy facility environments preferred

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record

• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship

Why Join Us?

• Employee-owned organization – all eligible U.S. employees participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Annual performance reviews with merit increases

• Professional development and technical training opportunities

• Employee recognition programs

• Peer mentor support

• Competitive referral bonus program

• Hybrid flexibility after onboarding period