Electrical Engineering Senior CAD Designer \"Distributed Energy Resources\"

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Meaningful work

Collaborative team

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. is seeking a Senior CAD Designer to join our BEI Group in our Pittsburgh, PA office.

You will develop advanced CAD drawings for renewable energy systems across commercial and utility-scale projects as part of an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include delivering designs on time and within budget, collaborating with engineers from mechanical, structural, survey and civil disciplines, and contributing to the growth of our BEI capabilities.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of CAD design experience.
• Exposure to CAD drawings for distributed energy resources (DER).
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit is required.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC, and IEEE codes is a plus.
• Exposure to MV and substation interconnection/protection is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecom systems within multi-discipline teams.
• Complete design tasks within budget and schedule, and communicate with Project Manager and design team for efficiency.

Skills

CAD design

AutoCAD

Revit

Power distribution

DER experience

Team collaboration

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

OVERVIEW: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior CAD Designer to join our Buildings, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group in our Atlanta office located at Peachtree Corners or in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a mid-level career opportunity for a CAD Specialist to work on advanced CAD drawings for renewable energy systems from large-scale commercial to utility scale. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary cross-engineering team which includes mechanical, structural, survey and civil disciplines.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 6+ experience in CAD design.
• You have exposure and some experience in CAD drawings as they related to distributed energy resources (DER).
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit software is necessary.
• Some exposure with the NEC, NESC, and IEEE codes and standards is welcome.
• Some exposure to MV and substation interconnection/protection is welcome.
• Willing communicator and able to ask questions when necessary.
• 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; you appreciate checklists.
• Any interest in pursuing an engineering career will be supported as well.

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY-TO-DAY:

• Provides technical and design services in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.
• Will be responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule and communicating with Project Manager, Sr. Electrical Engineer and design team to complete work efficiently.

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.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affiative 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.

McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affiative 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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