Electrical Designer I

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Team Fishel , the Best Choice Employer in the utility construction business, is hiring an Electrical Designer I for our Mechanicsville, VA operation.

The Electrical Designer manually and electronically designs and drafts detailed drawings, such as wiring diagrams and layout drawings for construction projects. Evaluates design work and supporting documents to verify conformance to industry codes and customer specific specifications and standards.

The knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences that are required for entry into this job include the following:

Knowledge of design and operating standards as well as the ability to learn and implement customer specific design and operating standards

Ability to plan and schedule work independently, to complete designs for large and/or complex systems

Ability to develop new applications within the AutoCAD system a plus

Strong AutoCAD or GIS skills

Strong math skills including geometry and trigonometry required to perform complex calculations

Excellent communication skills

Maintain QA/QC processes and requirements

Candidates with the following are preferred:

Basic knowledge of electrical distribution design principles in both overhead and underground applications

Knowledge of applicable regulations, related codes, and standards

Starting pay $28 - $30 / hour depending on experience.