Assistant Electrical Designer

ESPO Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

ESPO Corporation in Columbus, OH is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer for a 12-month contract to hire. The role focuses on designing telecom projects, building Revit models, and producing technical drawings from rough sketches while ensuring standards and project schedules are met.

The candidate will work closely with project managers, engineers, and designers, applying 2D/3D design tools, maintaining model health and data integrity, and contributing to bid and construction deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and min 2 years related experience Required or Associate Degree and min 3 years related experience Required or High School and min 4 years progressive detailing and design experience Required.
• Strong understanding of design software such as Revit, AutoCAD and Excel to develop design deliverables; Autodesk Revit strongly preferred.
• Ability to use both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Designing and modeling telecommunication project types including pathway infrastructure, equipment layouts, and structured cabling.
• Lead setup of Revit models according to project requirements for the telecom design team.
• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches using Revit and CAD software.

Skills

Revit

AutoCAD

Excel

Team collaboration

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate degree

High School diploma with 4+ years experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Assistant Electrical Designer
Columbus, OH 43215
12 month contract to hire

Job Description:

• Designing and modeling various telecommunication project types including physical pathway infrastructure designs (inside and outside plant), equipment plan layouts, structured cabling layouts, and management of 3D Revit models. Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Lead set up of telecommunications Revit models according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the telecom design team.
• Preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using Revit and other CAD software programs.
• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, refining rough sketches, sizing various system components, problem analysis, and performing calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Produce initial designs or sketches and redline/mark-up drawings on ongoing projects with limited engineering oversight.
• 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.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, and project-related information using prescribed methods and standards.
• Responsible for telecommunications BIM coordination with other disciplines and the overall project BIM coordinator.
• Responsible for telecommunications model health and data integrity for assigned projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and min 2 years related experience Required or Associate Degree and min 3 years related experience Required or High School and min 4 years progressive detailing and design experience Required.
• Strong understanding of design software such as: Revit, AutoCAD, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software and programs. Experience in Autodesk Revit is strongly preferred.
• Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge in telecommunications design, calculations and 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.