Assistant Electrical Designer (35879)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.); Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard Medical

Dental

401(k)

Job summary

STSI Group in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer to support electrical design activities on diverse projects. You will help create schematics, grid layouts, lighting and power systems, and contribute to the preparation of construction drawings and documentation.

You will set up CAD configurations, work with 2D/3D drawings, and assist engineers to ensure designs meet codes, standards, and schedules. A related degree with practical CAD experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate degree with related experience in drafting/design.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, MicroStation and Excel to develop deliverables.
• Experience with 2D/3D drawings and design calculations.
• Strong communication and ability to work in a multi-discipline team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical project designs: schematics, grid layouts, and power systems.
• Set up CAD configuration and procedures at project start for design team.
• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches using CAD software.
• Review drawings within scope, budget and schedule; meet deadlines.
• Organize revisions of project drawings and related information.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field

Associate degree (related field)

4 years progressive detailing and design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

Job description

Assistant Electrical Designer
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Pay Range: $34.82 - $39.94
Benefits: Standard Medical, Dental, 401(k)

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.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience or Associate Degree and 3 years related experience 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.

STSI Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.,