Electrical Designer

Phoenix, AZ

Posted: 03/27/2026 Industry: Engineering Job Number: 37567

Job Description

Selectek is hiring for an Electrical Designer in Phoenix, AZ.

This is an onsite role and you are required to report to the office in the Northern Phoenix area.

This is starting as a W-2 hourly paid contract, with possibility of direct hire after 6 month period.

Pay is relevant to experience, education and certifications.

Job description:
  • Develop detailed electrical design drawings and technical documentation for power distribution systems, including switchgear lineups, lighting layouts, grounding and lightning protection systems.
  • Determine conduit, conductor, and wire sizing, meticulously accounting for current loads and environmental variables.
  • Assess cable tray fills methodically to guarantee proper cable management, organization, and future scalability.
  • Perform detailed short circuit calculations to accurately determine fault currents, select appropriate protective devices, and ensure system safety and reliability.
  • Perform precise voltage drop calculations to ensure electrical system stability and compliance with industry standards.
  • Ensure all electrical designs strictly adhere to pertinent local, state, and national electrical codes and regulations.
  • Apply established electrical design techniques, such as load flow analysis and fault current calculations, and exercise discernment in adapting and modifying design concepts as needed. Uphold quality control by adhering to company and team electrical design standards and industry best practices.
  • Will work with other Designers, Sr. Engineers, Project Managers, and other stakeholders on specific assigned objectives, complex features, and aid in deriving possible solutions to unusual problems.
  • Foster collaboration, communication, strategy, and support within your team, multidisciplinary groups (Mechanical, Structural, Process/Chemical, Architectural, etc.), and inter-company teams to optimize efficiency, quality, and resource allocation.

Required:
  • High school diploma or GED are required.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD is required.
  • Ability to produce power distribution schematics, panel schedules, lighting and grounding plans, and other system diagrams aligned with industry standards and client criteria.
  • Proficient in interpreting electrical one-line diagrams, creating construction documents, and collaborating within multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Knowledge of electrical codes and standards (e.g., National Electric Code, NFPA, etc.).
  Preferred:
  • An associate degree in engineering or architectural fields is a plus.
  • Experience with other tools such as Revit, ETAP, SKM PowerTools, and/or EasyPower is a plus.

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