What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer - Facilities - Olympia, WA position at David Evans and Associates, Inc.?
DEA’s Energy Business Unit is currently seeking an Electrical Designer to join our team in our Tukwila office or one of our nearby Puget Sound Region office locations.
What You’ll Do
We believe that engineering is as much about people as it is about technical solutions. That’s why we offer:
David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with offices throughout the United States. Our Energy Business Unit exists to provide resilient power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure design solutions so our communities can access safe, reliable, cost-effective, responsibly generated power. We plan and design medium to high voltage substation, transmission, distribution, and storage systems to support the development of power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure for utilities, renewable developers, data center owners, and contractors. For more than 45 years, David Evans and Associates, Inc. offers a dedicated team of creative people who work together to understand client needs, provide creative thinking and technical excellence, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations.
Potential office locations include: Tukwila, WA; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; Woodinville, WA.
About DEA’s Energy Business Unit
Our Energy Business Unit partners with utility and transportation clients, developers, and construction contractors to provide power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure solutions so our communities and end users can access safe, reliable, affordable power. Our team has been delivering integrated design and project development solutions for over 40 years, meeting technical, financial, and political objectives for traditional and renewable energy facilities. Our capabilities focus on serving the power, renewable energy, transportation, and data center markets. We provide planning and design engineering services for low, medium, and high voltage facilities up to 500 kV.
Join Us
At DEA, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where you can thrive and grow. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to lead, we encourage you to apply and join our team in shaping the future of energy.
Potential office locations include: Tukwila, WA; Olympia, WA; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA.
What You’ll Do
- Design of electrical systems including main service and distribution, standby power, general power, and circuiting etc.
- Design and produce drawings suitable for construction with sufficient detail based on engineer input including verbal and written instructions, and drawing upon previous work and a library of electronic and hard-copy reference material.
- Understand and comply with both client-specific and DEA CAD standards and preferences.
- Implement file management procedures to organize and maintain electronic drawing files.
- Communicate effectively with the other drafting and design staff and client
- 3 years of experience as an electrical designer or equivalent.
- Proficient in AutoCAD with working knowledge in the other CAD applications (Microstation, Revit) preferred.
- Must demonstrate strong ethical behavior while striving to produce quality work within project budgets and schedules.
- Must understand the value of client satisfaction.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter, be a highly motivated team player, and able to work under time constraints.
- Attention to detail and ability to multi-task on several design projects.
- Basic knowledge of lighting.
- Basic knowledge of data cabling, fire alarms, CCTV, and access control.
- Ability to provide quality control of others’ work.
- Ability to modify technical specifications as needed.
- Understanding of national, Washington state, and local electrical codes.
We believe that engineering is as much about people as it is about technical solutions. That’s why we offer:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid Time Off Holidays
- 9/80 Work Schedule: Every other Friday off to recharge
- Hybrid-friendly work environment (role does not allow for 100% remote set-up)
- Health & Lifestyle Accounts with employer contributions
- Professional Development: Training, continuing education, and mentorship support
- Holistic Wellbeing Program focused on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community health
- Competitive Compensation: $38/hr.-$45/hr. based on experience and qualifications
David Evans and Associates, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering consulting firm with offices throughout the United States. Our Energy Business Unit exists to provide resilient power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure design solutions so our communities can access safe, reliable, cost-effective, responsibly generated power. We plan and design medium to high voltage substation, transmission, distribution, and storage systems to support the development of power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure for utilities, renewable developers, data center owners, and contractors. For more than 45 years, David Evans and Associates, Inc. offers a dedicated team of creative people who work together to understand client needs, provide creative thinking and technical excellence, and deliver extraordinary service that exceeds expectations.
Potential office locations include: Tukwila, WA; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; Woodinville, WA.
About DEA’s Energy Business Unit
Our Energy Business Unit partners with utility and transportation clients, developers, and construction contractors to provide power delivery and renewable energy infrastructure solutions so our communities and end users can access safe, reliable, affordable power. Our team has been delivering integrated design and project development solutions for over 40 years, meeting technical, financial, and political objectives for traditional and renewable energy facilities. Our capabilities focus on serving the power, renewable energy, transportation, and data center markets. We provide planning and design engineering services for low, medium, and high voltage facilities up to 500 kV.
Join Us
At DEA, we believe in fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where you can thrive and grow. If you are passionate about renewable energy and eager to lead, we encourage you to apply and join our team in shaping the future of energy.
Potential office locations include: Tukwila, WA; Olympia, WA; Bellevue, WA; Everett, WA; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA.
Salary : $38 - $45
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