Assistant Substation Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Chattanooga)

Burns & McDonnell; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer to support planning, design, and documentation on a diverse project portfolio.

You will prepare electrical schematics, layouts, and CAD drawings, assist with design calculations, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while collaborating with project teams.

Strong knowledge of AutoCAD or MicroStation and a willingness to learn new tools is required; travel up to 5% may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or associate degree in drafting or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience with 2D/3D CAD and design calculations.
• Familiarity with drafting standards and documentation practices.
• Ability to learn new design software and tools quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing electrical project layouts, schematics, and lighting systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches using CAD software.
• Support design calculations, layouts, and component sizing.
• Organize revisions and ensure drawings meet scope, budget, and schedule.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and designers in multi-discipline teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Excel

2D/3D CAD

Education

Bachelor Degree in Drafting

Associate Degree in Drafting

4 years detailing experience

Job description

Description

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.

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required.
• Or Associate Degree and 3 years related experience required.
• Or 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required
• 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.

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

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job

Computer Aided Drafting & Design

Primary Location

US-TN-Chattanooga

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time

Req ID

263613

Job Hire Type

Experienced #LI-JNH #T&D