Electrical Designer II
Experience Level: 5–7 Years
Contract- 1-3 Years
Work Model: Hybrid (Birmingham, AL + Remote as needed)

Company- Southern Company

Position Summary
The Electrical Designer II supports the development and execution of electrical designs for utility and power generation facilities, with a primary focus on DC system wiring and physical design. This role collaborates closely with engineers, project teams, and plant personnel to produce accurate, code-compliant electrical designs that support construction, inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities.

The ideal candidate brings strong CAD expertise, hands-on experience with DC electrical systems, and the ability to work independently on complex design tasks with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities
Electrical Design & Drafting
Collaborate with project teams to understand electrical design requirements and objectives

Develop detailed electrical designs, including:

System layouts

Single-line diagrams

Elementary diagrams

Wiring diagrams

Perform detail design for DC electrical systems, including:

Battery systems

Battery chargers

Inverters

UPS systems

DC fuse panels

Utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, CAD Overlay; Revit or SolidWorks Electrical a plus) to create and modify drawings

Maintain organized documentation including drawings, specifications, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)

Compliance, Quality & Coordination
Ensure designs comply with industry standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements (NEC, IEEE, etc.)

Conduct design reviews, quality checks, and updates to ensure accuracy and completeness

Support inspections, acceptance testing, and system checkout activities

Address design issues and provide effective technical solutions

Coordinate with engineers, architects, vendors, and plant staff to integrate electrical systems into overall project designs

Project & Field Support
Prepare technical reports and documentation for project deliverables

Support field activities, meetings, and inspections as required

Work both independently and as part of a project team

Required Qualifications
Associate Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Design, or related field

5–7 years of experience as an Electrical Designer or similar role

Experience with DC electrical system design, including:

Battery systems

Chargers

Inverters

UPS

DC fuse panels

7+ years of experience with:

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Electrical

CAD Overlay

Ability to prepare single-line, elementary, and wiring diagrams with minimal supervision

Strong knowledge of electrical design principles and practices

Familiarity with electrical codes and standards (NEC, IEEE)

High attention to detail and commitment to design quality

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with plant staff, engineers, and vendors

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience designing electrical systems for:

Power plants

Industrial facilities

Utility infrastructure

Exposure to PLC programming or control systems

Prior experience supporting Southern Company or utility environments