Assistant Electrical Engineer - Power & Transmission Design

Burns & McDonnell; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The position emphasizes adherence to electrical engineering standards, teamwork, and analytical problem solving, with opportunities for professional growth and EIT preference.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• ABET accreditation strongly preferred.
• Internship or related consulting experience is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of standard electrical engineering techniques and procedures.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Campus/community involvement is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and electrical analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in electrical design from concept through design completion.
• Review and modify production drawings for a range of facilities.
• Design electrical components per project requirements.
• Apply basic electrical engineering concepts, codes, and procedures.
• Support data collection and project documentation.
• Assist with CAD updates across multiple software.
• Support client presentations, shop drawing reviews, and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections, measurements, or calculations as needed.

Skills

Electrical design knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Leadership potential

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering

ABET accreditation preferred

Internship/related consulting experience

GPA 3.0+

EIT preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Tekla

RISA

Job description

The position emphasizes adherence to electrical engineering standards, teamwork, and analytical problem solving, with opportunities for professional growth and EIT preference.