Assistant Electrical Designer (35879)

STSI (Staffing Technical Services Inc.); Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 99,780,000 - 114,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Job summary

STSI Group is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer to support planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, and construction documentation. You will work on diverse projects with a project team and assist in creating electrical plans.

Responsibilities include creating electrical schematics, performing CAD setup, and producing engineering drawings from sketches while adhering to standards and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in drafting technology or related field with 2 years related experience or an Associate Degree with 3 years related experience
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, MicroStation and Excel for design deliverables
• Ability to learn and apply new design software and 2D/3D drafting
• Basic understanding of design theory and engineering disciplines

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical project designs including schematics, grid layouts, power systems, lighting, and controls
• Set up CAD configuration and procedures at project start for the design team
• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches using CAD software
• Produce drawing layouts, perform sizing, and refine rough sketches
• Create initial rough designs and redlines on ongoing projects
• Analyze reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and project criteria
• Complete design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule
• Organize revisions and project information in a logical manner

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

2D/3D design

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in drafting technology or related field; 2 years related 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. ,