Electrical Designer

Electrical Designer  – ContractCompany: System One Location: Remote Pay range $56 - $95 an hour  Position Type: Long-Term Contract

Position Overview

System One is seeking an experienced MCFR Electrical Designer (Contract) to support advanced nuclear and industrial design projects. This role is responsible for generating and maintaining plant electrical designs and layouts using AutoCAD Plant 3D and AutoCAD Electrical. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with system engineers and multidisciplinary teams to develop accurate electrical models, drawings, and schedules while ensuring strict configuration control and code compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain plant design and layout models using AutoCAD Plant 3D.

• Develop electrical models for cable tray systems, conduits, instrumentation, cabinets, junction boxes, and electrical equipment.

• Create drawings including wiring schematics, junction box diagrams, panel layouts, loop diagrams, and single line diagrams (SLDs).

• Support development of cable schedules, conduit schedules, and tray schedules.

• Produce or integrate 3D CAD models from other software platforms to support design evolution.

• Maintain configuration control of models and drawings.

• Use model data to support engineering analyses such as:

  • Raceway and conduit layout analysis

  • Electrical load lists and loading analysis

  • Fault analysis

  • Environmental and code compliance analysis

• Collaborate with system engineers to develop:

  • Functional block diagrams (BFDs)

  • P&IDs

  • Wiring and loop diagrams

  • Instrumentation supports and equipment mounting details

• Create and review engineering drawings including:

  • Equipment arrangements

  • Layouts, isometrics, interface controls, and detailed fabrication drawings

• Leverage the AutoCAD Plant 3D database to generate:

  • Equipment lists

  • Line lists

  • Instrument lists

  • Bills of material (BOMs)

• Check and review drawings for accuracy and compliance with industry and System One drafting standards using electronic redlines.

• Document design progress, changes, and decisions using internal collaboration tools.

• Compile and maintain model review files using tools such as Autodesk Navisworks.

• Use AutoCAD Electrical to generate drawings and communicate electrical and I&C design information.

• Apply applicable codes and standards including:

  • National Electrical Code (NEC)

  • Washington State / Seattle Energy Code

  • Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

  • Idaho Administrative Code

  • FGI Guidelines

  • NFPA 72, 99, 101, 110

  • IEEE 384

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Trade School certificate or Associate’s degree in a technical discipline.

• 6 years (Level 10) or 10 years (Level 11) of relevant electrical design experience.

• Strong CAD proficiency in:

  • AutoCAD Plant 3D

  • Autodesk Navisworks

  • AutoCAD Electrical (preferred)

• Demonstrated experience with:

  • Plant and piping layout

  • PFD and P&ID development

  • Electrical wiring diagrams and single line diagrams

  • Electrical and I&C design in commercial/industrial environments

• Experience checking design and fabrication drawings for accuracy and compliance.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent writing and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal direction to solve challenging design problems.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams.

• High degree of integrity, trustworthiness, and professionalism with a strong commitment to teamwork.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting nuclear, power generation, or large industrial facilities.

• Familiarity with configuration management and formal design control environments.

• Experience producing electrical models and documentation for complex facilities.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte