Electrical Designer lll
johnson service groupBirmingham (AL)
About the role
Job Description:
Electrical Designer III (Power Generation / Industrial Projects) Contract – Birmingham, AL (anticipated 9–12 months with strong potential for extension). Very competitive pay, time-and-a-half for OT, Mob/Demob, and strong per diem. Join a growing engineering team supporting power generation and infrastructure projects, including gas turbines, substations, renewables, BESS, and datacenter power systems. You'll develop construction-ready electrical designs that go directly into the field.
Requirements:
- Associate degree in Engineering Technology, CAD, or related field 7+ years of electrical design experience in industrial or power environments
- Experience with power distribution, MCCs, and motor control systems
- Familiarity with EPC or multidisciplinary project environments
- Strong knowledge of NEC and electrical design standards
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; experience with Plant 3D, Revit, or Navisworks preferred
- Ability to interpret vendor drawings and equipment layouts
Responsibilities: Develop electrical deliverables including:
- MCC one-lines, layouts, schematics, and cable schedules
- Grounding, lighting, and power plans
- Create installation drawings from vendor documentation
- Perform calculations (lighting, voltage drop, conduit/tray fill, sizing, protection)
- Determine MCC and substation loading
- Route conduit and cable tray systems
- Support MTOs, cost estimates, and construction packages
- Coordinate with civil, structural, and mechanical teams
- Provide field support during construction/startup
- Identify scope changes and support project scheduling
- Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of electrical systems, materials, and construction practices
- Experience producing constructible designs
- Familiarity with EPC workflows and coordination
- Experience with tools like ElecDes, Dialux, or similar (preferred)
- Proficient in Microsoft OfficeWhy This Role Stands Out:
- Work on real power infrastructure projects
- Exposure to turbines, substations, renewables, and datacenter power
- Designs go directly into construction
- Strong earning potential with OT + per diem
Additional Info:
Travel as needed for field and construction support Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#D650
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