Electrical Technician Intern

vincitgroup; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

vincitgroup in Chattanooga, TN is seeking an Electrical Technician to apply electrical and mechanical principles to build and install trough, conduit, and control panels meeting design specifications. He or she will troubleshoot control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup of equipment, and perform initial testing before shipment.

The role emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and teamwork, with approximately 2–3% travel annually.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or associate degree in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Approximately 2–3% travel annually.
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems according to engineering data.
• Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns using manuals, manufacturer specifications, and machine diagnostics.
• Read, pull, and label wires in panels.
• Bend, run, and attach rigid conduit.
• Provide technical assistance during construction, commissioning, and startup.
• Inspect and clean equipment.
• Rely on experience and exercise independent judgment to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Electrical panel troubleshooting

Conduit installation

Blueprints & schematics literacy

Team collaboration

Independent judgment

Electrical testing

Safety consciousness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's/Associate degree in Electronics or Engineering Technology

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Electrical Technician applies knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles to build and install trough, conduit, and control panels that meet design specifications. He or she also trouble shoots control systems during fabrication, commissioning, and startup of equipment. Lastly, the electrical technician performs initial testing on all newly designed equipment before it is shipped to a customer's location.

EDUCATION:

Required: Currently enrolled and perusing a undergraduate or associates degree in Electronics Engineering, Applied Electrical Technology, or Engineering Technology.

POSITION REQUIREMENT(S): Specialized Skills/License/Certification

Required : Keen sense of attention to detail, highly safety conscious, high level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others, oral and written communications skills. The position requires approximately 2-3% travel annually.

CORE COMPETENCIES (Essential Job Functions):

• Basic electrical knowledge of low and high voltage and the ability to troubleshoot, pull and label wire in panels.
• Ability to bend, run and attach rigid conduit.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team is essential.
• Completes special projects upon request, and other duties may be assigned.
• Troubleshoot faults and breakdowns using: blueprints, manuals, manufacturer specifications, machine diagnosis, control parameters.
• Assemble electrical and electronic systems according to engineering data and knowledge of electrical principles, using hand tools and measuring instruments.
• Provide technical assistance and resolution when electrical or engineering problems are encountered before, during, and after construction.
• Inspect and clean equipment.
• Exhibits detailed knowledge of all equipment, machines, and duties.
• Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine best approach to achieve desired outcomes.
• Work typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor of the process.

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