Assistant Electrical Designer

Fives DyAG Corp.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Fives DyAG Corp. in Chattanooga, TN, is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer for a 12+ months contract onsite. The role involves supporting electrical design tasks, preparing schematics, grid layouts, power systems, and lighting designs.

You will work with project teams, follow drafting standards, use AutoCAD, and contribute to bid and construction documents. Requires minimum 3 years experience, strong CAD skills, and ability to work in 2D/3D environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or associate degree in drafting or related field with required experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting electrical design/drafting.
• Experience with AutoCAD; knowledge of MicroStation and Excel.
• Ability to work in 2D and 3D environments.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn new design software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, site evaluations, analytical designs and preparation of docs.
• Work on projects with diverse portfolio and clients.
• Design electrical schematics, grid layouts, power systems, lighting and controls.
• Follow company and project drafting standards.
• Set up CAD configuration and procedures at project start.
• Prepare engineering drawings from sketches using CAD software.
• Review drawings within scope, budget and schedule.
• Organize revisions and project information systematically.
• Assist with analysis of reports and drawings to plan designs.
• Ensure compliance with design codes and specifications.

Skills

AutoCAD

Electrical design

2D/3D CAD

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate degree in drafting or related field

Tools

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Immediate need for a talented Assistant Electrical Designer. This is a 12+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Chattanooga, TN (Onsite).

Job ID:26-29129

Pay Range: $35 - $39/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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 analysing 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and standards.

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• Must Have Skills: Must have a minimum 3 years of experience supporting electrical design/drafting projects e.g. Electric Utility/T&D, Transmission Lines (OH/UG) or Power Distribution or Substation, electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection & controls, or similar projects.
• Must have experience with AutoCAD.
• Background preferred Electrical Designer/Drafter/Detailer or Distribution Designer/Drafter/Detailer or Power Engineering Technologist or Substation Designer/Drafter or P&C Designer/Drafter or similar role titles.
• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required OR Associate Degree and 3 years related experience Required OR 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.

Our client is a leading Construction Industry and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.