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Gaston Electrical · 1 day ago

Sr. Electrical Designer

Norwood, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$133K/yr - $173K/yr

8+ years exp

Gaston Electrical is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc., a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services. They are seeking a Sr. Electrical Designer to lead the electrical design efforts for projects, ensuring accurate information and coordination with all trades while identifying prefab opportunities and managing the workload effectively.

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Responsibilities

Review project with Project Manager and ensure you understand how project was estimated including workforce hours, the schedule, the specs, all drawings, and the submittals

Develop the most effective way to build our projects

Identify prefab opportunities and communicate with Prefab Manager

Prioritize tasks to be done and use a six week schedule to manage workload

When GF/FM is assigned, ensure they understand the plan

Review any install drawings you do for the field with GF/Foreman and Design Team

Use common tool sets (ex. assemblies) to get field install drawings more consistent

Utilize model in software to create a Bill of Material

Visit jobsites and ensure the field understands the intent of prefab and how to install it

Train new crews of prefab means and methods

Seek feedback from the field on ways to improve and incorporate constructive feedback into new projects and processes

Communicate regularly with the PM and Field and ensure company standards are shared and followed. They are your customer

Attend project Coordination meetings and represent Gaston as the technical expert

Work towards “On Time Deliveries”

Be Accountable (take ownership of your role) and hold others accountable to ensure we avoid unnecessary delays or issues on projects

Qualification

Electrical design experienceElectrical systems knowledgeFire Alarm systemsLow Voltage systemsMS Office proficiencyTeam collaborationProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailEffective communication

Required

Previous electrical design experience or 8-10 years commercial electrical field experience

Independently design multiple projects

Familiar with all electrical systems

Thorough understanding of Electrical, Fire Alarm, Low Voltage systems and their field/prefab/coordination constructability

Able to layout electrical systems

Able to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment but has a desire to lead

Proactive and likes to think critically to solve problems; analytical

Able to communicate confidently, effectively and professionally – verbal and written

Comfortable using and learning new technology: MS Office (required)

Able to handle and prioritize multiple projects

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Must have the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in English, cooperate, and collaborate with multiple levels of customer, employees, unions, government agencies, vendors and suppliers, and other contractor organizations