Senior Electrical Designer

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Electrical Designer (Team Lead)

Location: Bakersfield CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Mining and Oil & Gas

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Designer with approximately 10 years of industry experience to support engineering and capital projects in the Bakersfield area. This individual will play a key technical role in developing electrical design packages while also serving in a team lead and work review capacity for junior designers and drafters.

The ideal candidate brings strong industrial project experience a practical understanding of field conditions and the ability to ensure quality consistency and constructability across multiple projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop detailed electrical design packages for industrial and energy-related projects
Prepare and review:
- Single-line diagrams
- Three-line diagrams
- Power distribution layouts
- Motor control schematics
- Lighting and grounding plans
- Cable tray and conduit routing drawings
Perform equipment layout and area classification drawings where applicable
Coordinate closely with electrical engineers project managers and field personnel
Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with project scope applicable codes and company standards
Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers and drafters
Perform quality control and work review prior to IFC (Issued for Construction) release
Support construction activities including responding to RFIs and reviewing redlines
Interface with clients and stakeholders as needed

Qualifications

8 12 years of electrical design experience in industrial oil & gas power generation or heavy industrial environments
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (experience with Plant 3D or similar platforms preferred)
Solid understanding of:
- NEC
- IEEE standards
- Industrial power distribution systems (480V MV systems a plus)
- Motor control centers (MCCs)
- Hazardous area classifications (Class I Div 1 & 2 experience preferred)
Experience supporting projects in refinery upstream midstream or industrial facilities strongly preferred
Demonstrated experience performing design reviews and leading drafting teams
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Associates degree or technical certification in Drafting Electrical Technology or related field
Experience with ETAP SKM or similar power system software (support role)
Field walkdown experience in operating facilities
Familiarity with Bakersfield / San Joaquin Valley industrial market

What This Role Offers

Opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity while remaining hands-on technically
High-impact projects supporting critical energy and industrial infrastructure
Stable long-term work in the Bakersfield region
Competitive compensation based on experience

Electrical Designer (Team Lead) Location: Bakersfield CA Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Mining and Oil & Gas Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Electrical Designer with approximately 10 years of industry experience to support engineering and capital projects in the Bake...