Electrical Designer I

Careers; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers is seeking a design assistant to support project teams in engineering or architectural design. You will apply DBR standards, prepare preliminary calculations, and help produce schematic designs and construction drawings with BIM tools.

Qualifications include a related engineering degree or equivalent experience, proficiency with Revit/AutoCAD, and strong communication and organizational skills to collaborate with Project Managers and mentors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• Experience with BIM/drafting software preferred.
• Proficiency in reading construction drawings and using design tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide design assistance and schematic development.
• Apply design standards and coordinate with project team.
• Prepare drawings and sketches for construction documents.
• Research design options and document findings.
• Organize and maintain project files.
• Communicate workload and project status to mentors/managers.

Skills

Industry knowledge

BIM drafting experience

Engineering tools & software

Microsoft Office proficiency

Reading construction drawings

Team collaboration

Deadline meeting

Analytical problem solving

Effective communication

Organization

Flexibility with workload

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Technical Associate Degree + 1 year related experience

High School Diploma/GED + 2 years related experience

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

ACCOUNTABILITY Provide design assistance on selected projects and work with other designers and BIM design staff to deliver a quality product on schedule

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Learn and apply DBR design standards per appropriate design manual and as directed by the Practice Area Leader PAL
• Provide schematic design information to Project Manager or TechnicalTraining Mentor such as preliminary calculations design distribution equipment sizing and providing cut sheets of all equipment proposed
• Make calculations using engineering formulas and software for design
• Responsible for reviewing all calculations with TechnicalTraining Mentor
• Research and select equipment based on TechnicalTraining Mentor recommendations and fill out schedules
• Prepare drawings and sketches to incorporate into final drawings
• Research design options as directed by Project Manager or TechnicalTraining Mentor
• Document and share that research
• Research code issues
• Assure that drawings and designs are in accordance with company production and design standards
• Keep Project Manager or TechnicalTraining Mentor informed of workload
• Prepare preliminary task list
• Edit specifications
• Incorporate design concepts from schematic design into design development and work with project team to produce construction documents
• Organize and maintain project files
• Maintain neat and organized work area which allows efficient access to information required by other team members
• Solve engineering problems using experience judgment and education but is expected to ask for assistance when needed
• Continue learning process by attending seminars and continuing education opportunities
• Perform additional assignments as requestedneeded

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Architectural Engineering orTechnicalAssociate Degree with 1 year of related work experience or
• High School DiplomaGED with 2 years of related work experience

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Basic industry knowledge in building construction and design is recommended
• Revit and AutoCAD drafting experience and knowledge on reading construction drawings
• Proficient use of computer for design and BIM drafting
• Use of computer programs for engineering analysis and equipment selection
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite eg Outlook Word or related software
• Proficient in using office equipment eg computer copier etc
• Excellent research and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dependable and punctual
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain flexibility with workload and project schedules
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines
• Ability to interact well with clients and co workers in the field and the office

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice Employees will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by their supervisor This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities