Electrical Designer at ABBTECH Professional Resources

This program requires US Citizenship
Upon initial hire and onboarding, the position will require full time presence in the Reston, Virginia project office.

Position Summary

The Electrical Designer will be responsible for raceway design, equipment location and layout, C&R schedule inputting and updating using Setroute, conduit and raceway design. Responsible to produce lower and higher tier drawings and documentation in accordance with established conceptual design and scope, modelling, including cable pull calculations, design of lighting using AGi32, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations and lightning protection systems. Develops specifications for equipment and material where deviation from standard documentation is required.

Responsibilities

Electrical Physical Design (and circuit and raceway).
Responsible for raceway design, equipment location and layout, C&R schedule inputting and updating, conduit and aboveground raceway design.
Works under the direction of Engineering Group Supervisor and Lead Designer.
Responsible to produce drawings and documentation in accordance with established design and scope including design of lighting, communications, grounding layout, grounding designs/calculations, and lightning protection systems.

Must have proven 2D and 3D CADD skills.
Must have experience with an electronic Cable Management System, such as the SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections to the database.
Responsibilities also include ensuring that the electrical systems designs comply with all applicable installation codes, regulations, and standards. May interface with Construction and Subcontractors.
Must be able to effectively communicate and work well with others and within a team.
Must be able to work well with other disciplines.
Must know how to use computer programs such as the Microsoft Windows suite of programs.
Ability to cope with conflicting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and multiple tasks.


Qualifications and Skills
Basic Qualifications

AA/AS degree with 3 years of related design experience; or in lieu of degree, high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 7 years of related design experience.
Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.


Minimum Qualifications

Prior experience working in a Nuclear, Quality, and Safety Environment.
Experience in nuclear plant design (power plant or DOE facility).
Experience in working with procedures meeting quality assurance programs such as ASME-NQA-1, MIL-Q-9858A, or ISO-9000.
Knowledge of industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards.
Hands-on Microsoft Office programs and other computer programs.
Knowledge application of local/Polish and European codes and standards.
Extensive knowledge application of NEC code and ANSI/IEEE Standards.
Extensive knowledge of electrical raceway and electrical equipment layouts.
Previous hands-on or extensive working knowledge industry-wide design tools, such as CAD 2D/3D, cable designing and routing software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications


Hands-on experience with SETROUTE program, and be able to input and complete corrections in the database.
Familiar with all Engineering Department Procedures (EDPs) and their application to projects.
Experience with Revit design tools.
Experience with SmartPlant 3D design tools.
Knowledge of design standards and guides and Bechtel Standard Application Programs (BSAPS).
Experience in construction interface and resolving field problems.
Experience with AP1000 Nuclear Power Plant Design.
 

Position Details: 

The above salary range represents the range expected for the position; however, final salary offers are based on a number of factors such as the position’s responsibilities; the candidate’s experience, education, and skills; location; travel required; and current market conditions. 

• Benefits (Regular, Full Time Employees):  
  1. Medical, Dental, and Vision offerings
  2. Weekly Direct Deposit
  3. Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off
  4. 401(k) with match
  5. Voluntary Life and AD&D, Short / Long Term Disability, plus other voluntary coverages
  6. Pre-Paid Legal and Employee Assistance Programs
  7. Northwest Federal Credit Union Membership
  8. BB&T @ Work Program

ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans