Electrical Engineer - Entry-Level

Commonwealth-Associates,-In; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. in Ohio is seeking an Engineer - Team Contributor 1 to support routine engineering assignments under mentorship.

You will perform basic calculations, prepare drawings, and assist construction staff, building knowledge of standard practices in the field. This entry-level role emphasizes developing client-standard understanding, contributing to deliverables, and participating in meetings, with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Basic engineering concepts and principles

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of client standards, policies and procedures by reading and applying design guides and codes.
• Supports Commonwealth Associates quality program.
• Supports process improvement through suggestions on practices.
• Pursues professional development with mentorship.
• Attends client meetings and site visits with a mentor.
• Represents the company at career fairs with Business Development as needed.
• Supports internal project teams and understands client interests and drivers.
• Coordinates with cross-functional teams to provide information and assistance.
• Works with administrative staff to coordinate tasks and prepare documents.
• Collects and manages data for engineering work.
• Contributes to engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies.
• Performs routine research and selects equipment/materials.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods.
• Understands budgeted hours, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Completes expense reports and timesheets in a timely manner.
• Remains aware of project scope management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Under the close and immediate supervision of an engineering mentor, Engineer - Team Contributor 1 performs routine aspects of engineering assignments requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering principles. Key contributions include performing basic calculations, studies, drawing preparation, and providing technical support to construction staff. This role is largely focused on the ongoing development and application of knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Job Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of assigned client standards, policies and procedures by reading and applying specific design guides, standards, systems and applicable engineering codes.
• Develops an understanding and complies with Commonwealth Associates quality program.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by proactively presenting leadership with new suggestions around process and practices innovation.
• Takes ownership of one’s own professional development, striving for high-quality performance; remains self-aware and seeks support, guidance, and mentorship from other more experienced engineers.
• Attends internal and external client meetings, conference calls and client site visits accompanied by a mentor.
• In collaboration with the Business Development department, represents the company’s emerging professional engineers at career fairs as needed.
• Supports the needs of the internal project team while gaining basic understanding of external client's main interests, expectations and drivers.
• Coordinates with project teams, cross-functional teams and other groups within the company to provide information and assistance as directed.
• Works with administrative staff to coordinate tasks and prepare documents.
• Collects, assimilates, and manages data for engineering work.
• Contributes to preparation of engineering deliverables such as drawings, reports, specifications, and studies of limited scope.
• Performs routine research and develops recommendations for equipment and/or materials selection.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in similar engineering analysis.
• Understands and works within budgeted hours, schedule, and quality requirements.
• Completes expense reports and timesheets in a timely and accurate manner and seeks direction from supervisor when conflicts arise.
• Remains aware and demonstrates understanding of project scope management.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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