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This is a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, Virginia- (Richmond, VA area).\n\nKey Requirements & Responsibilities:\nKnowledge of the heavy industrial field\nExperience with AutoCAD software\nWorking knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.\nJob Responsibilities:\nResponsible for performing electrical design duties on assigned projects including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design.\nWork closely and develop working relationships with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients toward developing and executing safe, compliant, effective and cost-effective solutions.\nUnderstanding Company and Client standards, develop electrical power, controls and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation requirements.\nDevelop Construction Cost Estimates.\nCreate materials lists and obtain quotations for design components.\nAssist Engineers and Project Managers in developing schedules, specifications, design concepts\nPerform fieldwork and technical research.\nUnderstanding of field construction phases and supporting constructability reviews.\nMaintain project design files; including supplemental vendor documentation and calculation sheets.\nCertify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products in assigned areas of responsibility.\nCollaborate with Engineers and Project Managers toward allocating tasks within department resources.\nMaintain budget and schedule tracking on multiple concurrent assigned design activities.\nMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:\n10+ years of heavy industrial electrical design experience\nExperience with AutoCAD software.\nAssociate’s degree in relevant field or applicable certifications preferred\n3D CAD experience preferred\nBentley MicroStation design software experience\nExperience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus.\nAbility to read power and motor control circuits.\nExperience in power, controls and/or instrumentation design (Conduit sizing, loop diagrams, signals & communications integrations, etc.).\nExperience in performing fieldwork for locating and identifying electrical components, instrumentation and/or related equipment.\nKnowledge of grounding requirements and practical applications for instrumentation and electrical equipment.\nWorking knowledge of hazardous areas; including Class I and Class II locations.\nWorking knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.\nExperience in project construction and design-hours cost estimating\nBenefits:\nWe offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $80k-$120k with a 10% bonus target.\n\nCompany Overview:\nWe hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.\n\nProgressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.\n\nOur team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.\n\nWe serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.\n\nY0jFyq0KBP","company":"Progressivedesignin","rawCompany":"progressivedesignin","city":"Midlothian","state":"VA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-03T12:12:07.197Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2071.00","title":"Electrical Engineers","slug":"electrical-engineers"},{"code":"17-3012.00","title":"Electrical and Electronics Drafters","slug":"electrical-and-electronics-drafters"},{"code":"27-1029.00","title":"Designers, All Other","slug":"designers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541490","title":"Other Specialized Design Services","slug":"other-specialized-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Electrical Designer","description":"Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking an entrepreneurial spirited Senior Electrical Designer. This is a full time/direct hire position located in Midlothian, Virginia- (Richmond, VA area).\n\nKey Requirements & Responsibilities:\nKnowledge of the heavy industrial field\nExperience with AutoCAD software\nWorking knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.\nJob Responsibilities:\nResponsible for performing electrical design duties on assigned projects including power distribution, machine control design, and instrument and control design.\nWork closely and develop working relationships with Project Managers, Engineers and Clients toward developing and executing safe, compliant, effective and cost-effective solutions.\nUnderstanding Company and Client standards, develop electrical power, controls and instrumentation integration concepts through final project documentation requirements.\nDevelop Construction Cost Estimates.\nCreate materials lists and obtain quotations for design components.\nAssist Engineers and Project Managers in developing schedules, specifications, design concepts\nPerform fieldwork and technical research.\nUnderstanding of field construction phases and supporting constructability reviews.\nMaintain project design files; including supplemental vendor documentation and calculation sheets.\nCertify accuracy and completeness of all deliverable products in assigned areas of responsibility.\nCollaborate with Engineers and Project Managers toward allocating tasks within department resources.\nMaintain budget and schedule tracking on multiple concurrent assigned design activities.\nMinimum Requirements/Qualifications:\n10+ years of heavy industrial electrical design experience\nExperience with AutoCAD software.\nAssociate’s degree in relevant field or applicable certifications preferred\n3D CAD experience preferred\nBentley MicroStation design software experience\nExperience in an industrial chemical processing environment is a plus.\nAbility to read power and motor control circuits.\nExperience in power, controls and/or instrumentation design (Conduit sizing, loop diagrams, signals & communications integrations, etc.).\nExperience in performing fieldwork for locating and identifying electrical components, instrumentation and/or related equipment.\nKnowledge of grounding requirements and practical applications for instrumentation and electrical equipment.\nWorking knowledge of hazardous areas; including Class I and Class II locations.\nWorking knowledge and experience validating NEC and related NFPA code requirements into designs.\nExperience in project construction and design-hours cost estimating\nBenefits:\nWe offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $80k-$120k with a 10% bonus target.\n\nCompany Overview:\nWe hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.\n\nProgressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.\n\nOur team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. 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