Assistant Electrical Designer

ESPO Corporation; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Group Health and Dental Insurance

401k plan

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Cary, NC, is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer for a 6-month contract to hire. The role involves assisting in various phases of electrical design and drafting including preparation of drawings and project documentation. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, and strong skills in CAD software. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of experience is required.
• Strong understanding of CAD software is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical project designs and creating schematics.
• Prepare engineering drawings and develop design deliverables.
• Review design drawings within budget and schedules.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

2D and 3D applications

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate Degree with 3 years related experience

High School with 4 years progressive experience

Job description

Assistant Electrical Designer – Cary, NC – 6 month Contract to Hire

An Assistant Electrical Designer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing various electrical project designs including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Assist with set up of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.
• Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs.
• Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches.
• Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
• Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
• Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
• Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
• Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in drafting technology or related field and minimum 2 years related experience; or Associate Degree and minimum 3 years related experience; or High School and minimum 4 years progressive detailing and design experience.
• Strong understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
• Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
• Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.