Electrical Designer – Renewable Energy

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America’s premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion.

McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.
How do McCarthy partners define our culture?
We Live Our Core Values. We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.

We are Employee Owned. We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.

We Feel Like a Family. We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.

We are Builders. We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary:

• Develop and prepare detailed electrical and construction installation documents, details, and installation packages in a timely manner
• Provide project support during the project construction phase working closely with the project superintendent, field installation team, and project manager(s).
• Gather and request specific information from approved equipment submittals, other discipline trade partners on projects, and/or engineering and design teams necessary to complete design within scheduled deadlines
• Ability to analyze a set of drawings looking for ways to make the installation more efficient and effective with best interest in McCarthy and the project owner
• Prepare and develop conceptual designs and sketches to present to project team and/or design team and owner
• Perform calculations and studies including but not limited to: power distribution calcs, lighting calcs, sizing cables and raceways, derating, voltage drop, etc.
• Create/Modify project specific cable schedules and other required tables
• Prepare design guidelines, reference guides, reference details, abbreviations and symbols, etc working with a team

Qualifications

• 4 year degree or 2 year degree with 2 years of on the job experience.
• Excellent work ethics and “ALL-IN” mentality.
• Proficiency in Autodesk products including: Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks
• Intermediate experience in Microsoft products including: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and navigate through construction drawings, electrical drawings, 1-line diagrams
• Ability to size electrical cables/conductors and raceways including deratings and voltage drop
• Knowledge of National Electric Code among other building code books, and the ability to read and navigate through them
• Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communications
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to take on multiple task and prioritize workload in a fast paced work environment
• Ability to work and cooperate with others in a team environment
• Ability to adapt with different project teams, personalities, project needs
• Up to 15% travel flexibility to job sites across the country

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.