Assistant Electrical Designer

JobDiva, Inc.

Chattanooga (TN)

On-site

USD 44,000 - 54,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer to support planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, and documentation for a diverse portfolio of projects.

You will assist with electrical schematics, grid layouts, lighting and power systems, CAD setup, and production of drawings while following project standards and timelines. This onsite role is contract-oriented with growth potential across infrastructure clients.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field with 2 years of related experience.
  • Associate's Degree with 3 years of related experience.
  • 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in designing electrical project designs including schematics, grid layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design.
  • 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 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 initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.

Skills

AutoCAD
MicroStation
Excel
2D/3D CAD
Design principles
Team collaboration
Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field
Associate's Degree
4 years of progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

CAD software suite (AutoCAD, MicroStation)

Job description

Assistant Electrical Designer

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details
  • Position Type: Contract (Contract to Hire)
  • Contract Duration: 12 months
  • Pay Rate: $32.00–$39.00 / Hour (USD)
  • Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

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Job Summary

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.

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Key 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.

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Required Skills
  • 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.

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Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years of related experience required; OR
  • Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience required; OR
  • 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.

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Required Experience
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience (with Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field); OR minimum 3 years of related experience (with Associate's Degree); OR 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience.

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Benefits
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
  • 401k Retirement Fund

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About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm with more than 125 years of experience building critical systems across the energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare sectors. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, the organization operates from 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally, employing more than 14,500 employee-owners who generate over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Teams span civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, electrical designers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, large-scale infrastructure projects.

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About GTT

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Job Number: 26-14072 Industry: Engineering

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