Electrical Design Engineer (Graduate Engineer)

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations to work from

Growth opportunities & training

Professional development

Work that makes a difference

Collaborative, supportive team

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking an Electrical/Architectural Engineer to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure team in Pittsburgh (or Atlanta).

You will provide technical and design services for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems on healthcare, education, government, and commercial facilities. Responsibilities include generating drawings with REVIT/AutoCAD, performing design computations, coordinating with the project team, and ensuring tasks stay on budget and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering (electrical focus) from an ABET-accredited university.
• 2–4 years of applicable experience on facilities similar to those described.
• Experience with REVIT (2–4 years) gained in design-related field.
• Knowledge of NEC and strong technical/communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to perform field surveys.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team for BEI/DER projects.
• Generate electrical design/construction drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Observe electrical construction progress on projects with significant involvement.
• Prepare design computations, assessments, technical reports and correspondence.
• Complete assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Project Manager, Senior Engineer and team.
• Report directly to the Senior Engineer.

Skills

Detail oriented

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical or Architectural Engineering (electrical focus)

Tools

Autodesk REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

OVERVIEW:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group within our Distributed Energy Resources (DER) team at either our new Atlanta office location OR in Pittsburgh. In this role you will provide technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group, in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems for facility types including healthcare; K-12 and higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; and other commercial/industrial facilities.

DURING YOUR WORK-DAY YOU WILL:

• This person provides technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group, in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems for facility types including healthcare; K-12 and higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; and other commercial/industrial facilities.
• Generates electrical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.
• Observes electrical construction progress on projects in which they had significant involvement.
• Prepares design computations and assessments, performs technical evaluations, and prepares technical reports and correspondence under the guidance of a more-senior engineer.
• Responsible for completing assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates with the Project Manager, Sr. Electrical Engineer and other design team members to complete work efficiently.
• Reports directly to their Senior Engineer.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering with electrical focus, from an ABET-accredited university.
• 2-4 years+ of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.
• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and Electrical lead and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team.
• Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.
• Must maintain a high level of precision and accuracy and be methodical in approach to work.
• 2-4 years+ of Autodesk REVIT experience gained in a similar design-related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) commensurate with their years of experience.
• High technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field
• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience with AutoCAD preferred
• Having passed the FE/EIT examination and working toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer within a few years.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned
• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement and parental, medical, and military leave
• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery
• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options
• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more
• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities
• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way

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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affication Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

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