Join a collaborative team where your technical skills and creative problem-solving make a real impact. We’re seeking an Electrical Designer II who’s ready to take ownership of projects—from developing and drafting construction documents to applying NEC standards and lighting design principles. In this role, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers and design leads to deliver high-quality building systems within the convenience store market sector. If you’re proficient in Revit, enjoy collaborating with architects and engineers, and are ready to grow your expertise in power and lighting design, this opportunity offers the perfect balance of challenge, mentorship, and professional growth.
Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Designer will work with Electrical Engineer and/or Electrical Design lead to communicate with client, deliver completed construction documents, and assist in construction administration as required for most project types.
- Designer should utilize education and experience to independently develop, implement, and draft construction documents for most project and/or project type (or at least major portions), as well as, solve medium to difficult design challenges that arise on a project or simple projects.
- Designer should be able to apply their knowledge of NEC and other national standards to simple projects, with minimal oversight from Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design Team Lead.
- Designer should have a basic understanding of energy codes and application to power and lighting design with oversight from Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design lead.
- Designer should have a basic understanding of photometric calculations, lighting design, fault current and be able to independently select lighting systems and controls for simple projects.
Job Duties include but are not limited to:
- Designer should be proficient in AutoCAD and/or REVIT. Designer should be able to train new employees on company standards, drafting techniques, and answer basic questions on NEC and/or other national standards.
- Designer will work in a collaborative environment with Architects and other Engineers to develop construction documents based on a clients' requirements, including performing project management functions, quality control, or other duties as necessary.
- Designer should be able to provide a high level of quality control on all their projects and possibly others, for final review by the Electrical Engineer or Electrical Design Lead.
- Designer will, in some cases, have some level of direct client contact.
- Designer will be able to work within established budgets. Depending upon supervisor and client needs, Designer will also be responsible for financial success of projects.
- Designer should be able to do fault current calculations and provide 1-Line diagrams with minimal supervision for simple systems.
- Designer should be able to edit specifications for small to medium size projects.
About HFA
HFA is a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and interior design firm who thrives in a people first driven environment. We build partnerships based on the integration of design thinking and project delivery. We believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we have developed a people-centric culture where we value our people at all levels. With a focus on well-being, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and a flexible work schedule.
Our team members have access to professional development opportunities and learning stipends to pursue professional growth, and we take any chance we can get to recognize and reward our people for their amazing work.
