Electrical Engineering Technician

Smyth Industries; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Short/Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

4 days/10-hour weeks

Job summary

Smyth Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician intern to support design, drafting, and project coordination for water infrastructure projects in Arizona.

The role involves learning engineering software, assisting in planning, and helping prepare drawings under supervision. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in an ABET-accredited program, possess strong communication skills, and be prepared to work with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Intern must be enrolled in ABET accredited engineering program with the goal of obtaining a bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related field.
• Completed at least one year of coursework in engineering.
• Solid organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to interact with multi-disciplined team members.
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PDF, Teams).
• Valid driver's license, pass MVR and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist design software learning for civil, mechanical, or electrical water infrastructure.
• Support planning, studies, analysis, design, and construction of water/wastewater systems.
• Prepare basic drawings under supervision.
• Collaborate with PMs, Engineers, and Senior Designers to deliver projects.
• Organize project data and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you're working 5 days a week and would prefer 4, we want to hear from you!

This job requires U.S. work authorization.

This position allows all levels of experience.

Overview

Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a bright future. It takes an exceptional team of electricians workingbehind the scenes to help solve complex problems and build capacity for the future.

Smyth Industries is currently searching for an individual with Water Infrastructure Industry experience as a Electrical Engineering Technician to help enhance our current team. We provide full-service electrical, civil, manufacturing, engineering and general contracting services for the water and reclamation industry.

The ideal candidate will foster teamwork and create a positive work environment in a fast-paced industry, while helping our Arizona clients engineer, rehabilitate, manufacture and construct water distribution and treatment infrastructure.

If you are looking for an organization who invests in their employees, has a culture of community and belonging that allows their people to be their best, and allows you to bring your authentic self to work while achieving purpose-driven work, then we need inspired people like you to join us in our pursuit of building the future.

About Us

Smyth Industries, Inc. has been serving the water and reclamation industry throughout Arizona and the Southwest since the company's inception as Smyth Steel Manufacturing in 1980. We’ve grown from our steel tank fabrication and specialty manufacturing origins, into a full-service water and reclamation industry General Contractor specializing in end-to-end solutions including Storage Tanks, Pump and Water Wells, Pressure and Surge Vessels, Industrial Coatings, Electrical and Controls, and Engineering.

We're proud of what we build but we're even prouder of the people who build it.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefit package that includes, 401K, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short and Long-Term Disability, Life insurance, and Monday-Thursday (4 days/10-hour days).

In your job, you will have the ability to make a difference in the water and reclamation industry by:

Scope:

Works collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, and Senior Designers to deliver high-quality design and drafting support for engineering consulting, manufacturing, and construction projects within the water and reclamation industry. Contributes to the development and execution of projects focused on the rehabilitation, fabrication, and construction of electrical, instrumentation and control components of water/wastewater distribution and treatment infrastructure. Consistently upholds Smyth Industries' Policies and Procedures, supports Safety Compliance requirements, and exemplifies the company's core Values while producing accurate and timely design work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Technical Skills & Learning : Be receptive to knowledge of design software and standards for civil, mechanical, or electrical water/reclamation infrastructure
• Be receptive to learning technical and consulting services in support of planning, studies, analysis, design, and construction of water/wastewater treatment and distribution systems, which may include pump/lift stations, well sites, water and sewer lines, treatment systems, and storage reservoirs
• Learn industry design standards for electrical, instrumentation and control construction and fabrication.This includes power distribution, instrumentation and controls for water/wastewater systems as well as design and fabrication of industrial control panels.
• Engineering & Project Support : Provide engineering project management support on a variety of civil, mechanical, or electrical consulting, manufacturing, and construction projects
• Perform mathematical and other engineering calculations appropriate to the area of assignment
• Exhibit knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Perform basic details and assembly drawings under supervision
• Assist in the technical work products of staff engineers performing technical tasks to support water/wastewater projects across civil, mechanical, or electrical disciplines
• Comply with, organize, and analyze project data.
• Collaboration & Communication : Thrive in a team environment that encourages cooperation, communication, and mutual sharing of risk, responsibility, and reward
• Coordinate with other engineering disciplines, subconsultants, vendors, and suppliers to deliver planning and design projects
• Be willing to listen and consider different perspectives
• Embrace feedback and suggestions.
• Project Management & Compliance : Learn how to meet financial objectives
• Identify potential project issues and work with the leadership team to devise and implement mitigation strategies and corrective actions
• Be ready to learn how to compile and submit permit applications to Local, State, and Federal Agencies to support delivery of design projects.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Intern must be enrolled in an ABET accredited engineering school with the goal of obtaining a bachelor's degree in civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or other related field of Engineering, and have completed a minimum of one (1) year of coursework
• Possesses foundational engineering concepts through undergraduate/graduate level education
• Solid organizational, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with multi-disciplined team members
• Experience in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PDF, Teams)
• Valid driver's license, pass MVR and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Autodesk programs or other 2D/3D design software
• Working knowledge of CADD related software (AutoCAD)
• Effective people skills.

Competencies :

• Technical Skills: Understands basic civil, mechanical, or electrical engineering concepts
• Assists with drawings, calculations, and design using industry software
• Completes assigned tasks accurately and on time
• Quickly learns from mentors and feedback.
• Project & Problem-Solving :Identifies potential issues and seeks guidance to resolve them
• Supports project goals while respecting budgets, timelines, and resources
• Maintains organized documentation and follows safety/compliance standards.
• Collaboration & Communication : Works cooperatively with team members, contractors, and clients
• Accepts feedback and applies it to improve work
• Communicates clearly in writing and verbally.
• Professional Growth :Demonstrates a proactive
• desire to learn and grow
• Adapts to new tasks and shifting priorities
• Takes initiative and ownership of assigned work.

Disclaimers:

Duties may be modified at any time. Employment is at-will. Pre-employment drug screening may be required. Smyth Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.