Electrical Designer I — Hybrid, CAD & Growth

Michaud,-Cooley,-Erickson-; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability & life insurance

401(k) with match

Community service day

Floating holiday

Hybrid/work flexibility

Parking allowance

Job summary

Michaud Cooley Erickson is seeking a Designer/Engineer in Training in Minneapolis. This entry-level role builds foundational electrical design skills under the Project Manager guidance.

You will learn design concepts, assist in Schematic Design, and help produce Construction Documents while gaining hands-on exposure to HVAC, lighting, and power calculations. Hybrid in-office work option supports flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited university or college required.
• 0-2 years’ experience
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems
• Proficient in the use of current technology, including hardware and software applications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a knowledge of design and CAD applications.
• Develop an understanding of the construction process.
• Assist in the development of Schematic Design information, such as equipment selections, room sizes, and space requirements.
• Research equipment selections and complete equipment schedules under the direction of the project team.
• Research design options and document findings for the project team.
• Incorporate design concepts from Schematic Design into Design Development
• Work to produce Construction Documents
• Document existing conditions.
• Learn how to lay out portions of the mechanical or electrical systems for the project.
• Learn and assist in the production of calculations such as building HVAC loads, energy calculations, technology systems capacities, lighting and power distribution calculations and equipment sizing.
• Provide drafting and documentation for projects, including implementing sketches and design concepts from others.
• Encourage to try solving engineering solutions with the project team using experience, judgment, and education.
• Work to understand and assist in the coordination of ceiling, wall clearances, and structural impacts with design team and other design professionals.
• Assist in the drafting of specialized diagrams such as plumbing isometrics or electrical risers.
• Assist in gathering specification sections.
• Assemble details with guidance from the Project Team that will be used on projects.

Skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Michaud Cooley Erickson is seeking a Designer/Engineer in Training in Minneapolis. This entry-level role builds foundational electrical design skills under the Project Manager guidance.

You will learn design concepts, assist in Schematic Design, and help produce Construction Documents while gaining hands-on exposure to HVAC, lighting, and power calculations. Hybrid in-office work option supports flexible scheduling.