Experience Level: 5–7 Years
Contract- 1-3 Years
Work Model: Hybrid (Birmingham, AL + Remote as needed)
Company- Southern Company
Position Summary
The Electrical Designer II supports the development and execution of electrical designs for utility and power generation facilities, with a primary focus on DC system wiring and physical design. This role collaborates closely with engineers, project teams, and plant personnel to produce accurate, code-compliant electrical designs that support construction, inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities.
The ideal candidate brings strong CAD expertise, hands-on experience with DC electrical systems, and the ability to work independently on complex design tasks with minimal oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design & Drafting
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Collaborate with project teams to understand electrical design requirements and objectives
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Develop detailed electrical designs, including:
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System layouts
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Single-line diagrams
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Elementary diagrams
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Wiring diagrams
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Perform detail design for DC electrical systems, including:
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Battery systems
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Battery chargers
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Inverters
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UPS systems
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DC fuse panels
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Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, CAD Overlay; Revit or SolidWorks Electrical a plus) to create and modify drawings
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Maintain organized documentation including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Compliance, Quality & Coordination
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Ensure designs comply with industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements (NEC, IEEE, etc.)
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Conduct design reviews, quality checks, and updates to ensure accuracy and completeness
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Support inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities
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Address design issues and provide effective technical solutions
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Coordinate with engineers, architects, vendors, and plant staff to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs
Project & Field Support
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Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables
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Support field activities, meetings, and inspections as required
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Work both independently and as part of a project team
Required Qualifications
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Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or related field
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5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer or similar role
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Experience with DC electrical system design, including:
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Battery systems
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Chargers
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Inverters
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UPS
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DC fuse panels
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7+ years of experience with:
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AutoCAD
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AutoCAD Electrical
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CAD Overlay
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Ability to prepare single-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams with minimal supervision
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Strong knowledge of electrical design principles and practices
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Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE)
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High attention to detail and commitment to design quality
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff, engineers, and vendors
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
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Experience designing electrical systems for:
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Power plants
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Industrial facilities
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Utility infrastructure
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Exposure to PLC programming or control systems
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Prior experience supporting Southern Company or utility environments