Job Description

Electrical Designer II

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

Company- Southern Company

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