2025-01-12
VAA
Other
/yr
employee
contract
Minneapolis
Minnesota
55417
United States
VAA
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Electrical Designer (Hybrid/Remote)
Our growing firm is looking for passionate problem-solvers driven to make a real impact: we're hiring an Electrical Designer. Design the infrastructure that propels commerce, enables a more sustainable impact, elevates municipal services, and creates impressive gathering spaces. At VAA, you'll have unique opportunities to utilize your talents and experience while flexing your problem-solving muscles.
Our Electrical team is focused on the design of electrical power systems for industrial facilities - ethanol, specialty chemical, grain handling, and feed mills. We also design green energy solutions (solar) for municipal and industrial clients as they grow their renewable energy portfolios. Analytical services for new and existing power systems include load flow studies, short circuit analysis, arc flash risk assessment, and power factor correction.
Your role:
The Designer works with Engineers and Project Managers to prepare complete construction documents and assists during the construction support phase.
Layout plans, sections and details to specified CAD standards and generate 3D models of electrical systems working directly with engineers or project managers.
Create on-line diagrams, power and lighting plans.
Provide direction and distribute work to Technicians.
Review and back-check Technician's work.
Coordinate designs with team members and product vendors.
Communicate with clients and/or contractors regarding RFI's and field questions.
Review shop drawings.
Further, develop design skills to support the advancement of technical expertise.
Attend internal coordination meetings and client coordination meetings.
May require occasional travel for site observations and field measurements.
Your resume must include:
Certificate in construction-related design/drafting or higher and at least 3 years of directly related experience.
OR at least 4 years of directly related experience in lieu of certificate.
Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Starting Hourly Range: $28.50 - $33.50. A variety of factors are considered when determining an offer including, but not limited to, market data, geographic location, experience, and specialized skills.
Benefits: Health, dental, vision, life insurance, profit-sharing, 401(k), paid leave, and more!
Get to Know VAA
VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution. VAA is one of the industry's leading firms, combining nearly a half-century of excellence with a vibrant, future-focused energy. We serve a diverse portfolio of clients, ranging from multinational corporations to local municipalities to individual farms and businesses.
Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the range of opportunities you can find and the wealth of resources that will support you - both professionally and personally: https://vaaeng.com/careers/#careers-video
Why VAA?
Let's get growing™
Your career. Your talents. Your network.
Apply today!
An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
VAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, public assistance status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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