Remote

Electrical Designer

Border States
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan
United States
Dec 20, 2024
Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work. This position will be located in: Phoenix, AZ Can work anywhere within the US Job Summary The Electrical designer is responsible for designing power and lighting systems for buildings which may include residential (single and multi-family), commercial, indoor agriculture, government, educational, medical, and electrical vehicle (EV) infrastructure. Coordinates with the engineering team to ensure projects are within budget and project deadlines are met. Communicates with customers to ensure satisfactory results. Responsibilities Essential Functions Prepares power plans for buildings in Autodesk Revit including receptacle layouts, power layouts for various equipment (e.g., commercial kitchens, HVAC, etc.), and electrical panel layouts. Creates preliminary or final sketch of proposed drawing, using standard drafting techniques and devices, or using computer-assisted design drafting equipment. Prepares single line diagrams. Prepares panel schedules. Prepares lighting plans for buildings which includes lighting switch layouts, lighting placement and selection, and emergency lighting layout. Prepares photometric studies for normal and emergency lighting. Communicates with clients, allied trades, Border States teams, and project stakeholders to bridge any identified gaps or perceived risks to project delivery. Modifies drawings as directed by engineer or architect. Non-essential Functions Establishes and maintains relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction on work performed. Develops detailed project plans and monitors progress against project schedule. Communicates with clients throughout the construction process to ensure satisfaction with their project's progress. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. 3 years of work experience related to responsibilities above. Minimum 3 years of experience with Revit and AutoCad. Revit certification preferred. Understand NEC code (Title 24 code preferred). Ability to read, write, and speak English. Strong working knowledge of PC for Windows and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), preferred. Skills and Abilities Highly motivated and results oriented. Exceptional analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to convey urgency and drive initiatives to closure during critical project states. Demonstrates flexibility, integrity, and credibility with partners and internal contacts. Strong communication skills, effective planning, organization, and teamwork ability. Ability to work remotely. Physical Requirements Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day: Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100% Lift from Waist: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Lift from Floor: < than 10 lbs. - Frequently 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently 26 to 50 lbs. - Occasionally 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Carried for Distance: < than 10 lbs. - Not at all 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day: Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Continuously Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Frequently Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously Use of a computer - Continuously Use of a telephone - Continuously Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently Additional Information This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation. Our History Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry withover 120 locations in 31 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others. Values As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards. Our Purpose We believe unstoppable businesses shouldn't go it alone. We are owners - of relationships, of outcomes, of every moment these unstoppable businesses need to deliver. Service Philosophy We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do. Service Standards Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged . Your career Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for? Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Health, Dental and Vision Benefits Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity FSA & HSA Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Disability Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays Paid Volunteer Time Personal Leave time and more! Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals. Equal Opportunity For All It's not just the law.It's something we've believed in since our founding.We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer. Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace