Assistant Electrical Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Program Management (Akron)

Burns & McDonnell; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer in Akron, Ohio. This role involves assisting project teams in creating electrical designs for various facilities, including corporate, healthcare, and industrial. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields and possess strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. Proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and Revit is preferred. The position is full-time with some travel required.

Qualifications

• Prior internship or related consulting experience preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in electrical design from conceptual phase to completion.
• Modify and review production drawings for various projects.
• Conduct field inspections and calculations for clients.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Problem solving skills

Collaborative team building

Critical thinking skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology and FE exam completion

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM (e.g., Revit)

Electrical analysis programs (e.g., RISA)

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Assistant Electrical Engineer will assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs.

• Assists in the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion.
• Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in designing electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers.
• Applies basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry.
• Assists with research and complies project related data as required by the project managers.
• Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software.
• Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities.
• Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required or,
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard electrical engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills include electrical analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD, BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla), programs.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training (EIT) Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job: Electrical Engineering

Primary Location: US-OH-Akron

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 260109

Job Hire Type: New Grad #T&D IND-DNP