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Electrical Designer
Oak Ridge, TN
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Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Electrical Designer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

 

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Electrical Designer to support the design and development of electrical power, instrumentation, and control systems for a specialized industrial process and manufacturing facility. This position will be responsible for developing detailed electrical design packages, construction drawings, and equipment layouts that support automated industrial equipment and process systems.

 

The successful candidate will work closely with electrical, mechanical, process, and controls engineers to produce high-quality design deliverables from conceptual design through construction, startup, and commissioning.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop detailed electrical design drawings including single-line diagrams, panel layouts, wiring diagrams, cable schedules, conduit layouts, grounding plans, and installation details.
  • Create and maintain 2D and 3D electrical models and construction drawing packages using AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, or similar design software.
  • Support the design and integration of power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and automation systems for industrial equipment and process facilities.
  • Develop layouts for electrical equipment including control panels, switchgear, motor control centers (MCCs), variable frequency drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and associated field devices.
  • Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, process, instrumentation, controls, and facility disciplines.
  • Prepare bills of material, equipment lists, cable schedules, and construction documentation.
  • Incorporate engineering calculations, specifications, vendor information, and design standards into drawing packages.
  • Perform design reviews, model coordination, and interference checks to support constructability and installation.
  • Support field walkdowns, construction activities, drawing revisions, startup, commissioning, and as-built documentation.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, quality requirements, and company drafting practices.

 

Qualifications:

  • Associate degree, technical degree, or equivalent experience in Electrical Design, Drafting, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial electrical design, controls design, automation systems, manufacturing facilities, process facilities, or related industries.
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, Revit, EPLAN, or similar electrical design software.
  • Experience producing electrical construction drawings and installation packages.
  • Familiarity with industrial power distribution systems, motor controls, instrumentation, and automation equipment.
  • Knowledge of electrical equipment including motors, VFDs, MCCs, switchgear, instrumentation, sensors, and control panels.
  • Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment specifications, and engineering calculations.
  • Understanding of NEC requirements and industrial electrical design practices.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

 

Other Job Requirements:

  • United States Citizenship
  • DOE Q Security Clearance

 

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

 

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

 

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

 

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.

 

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers


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