Engineering Designer - Electrical

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Medical leave

Military leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

McKim & Creed is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure Group in Orlando. You will deliver technical design services for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems on institutional and commercial facilities.

You will lead design tasks within a multi-disciplinary team and produce REVIT and AutoCAD drawings. The role requires a ABET-accredited degree, 5–10 years of related experience, strong organization and communication skills,

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited electrical engineering degree or architectural engineering degree with electrical focus.
• 5–10 years of applicable experience on similar facilities.
• Strong organization, technical and communication skills.
• Solid communication and coordination with project team and management.
• Proficiency with REVIT (5+ years) and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NEC and Microsoft Office; Bluebeam experience helps.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team.
• Generate electrical design/construction drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Observe electrical construction progress and report findings.
• Prepare design computations, assessments, and technical reports.
• Complete assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Coordinate with Project Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer and team.
• Report directly to the Senior Engineer.

Skills

REVIT

AutoCAD

Communication

Coordination

Microsoft Office

NEC knowledge

Field surveying

Driver's license

Education

ABET-accredited Electrical Engineering degree

Architectural Engineering degree with electrical focus

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Job description

OVERVIEW

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group in our Wilmington office. In this role you will provide technical and design services in support of power distribution, lighting and fire alarm projects. You will lead our design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial, municipal and industrial facilities.

DURING YOUR WORK DAY, YOU WILL:

• Provide technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group, in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems for facility types including healthcare; K-12 and higher education; institutional facilities; federal, state and local government; and other commercial/industrial facilities.
• Generate electrical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.
• Observe electrical construction progress on projects in which they had significant involvement.
• Prepare design computations and assessments, perform technical evaluations, and prepare technical reports and correspondence under the guidance of a more‑senior engineer.
• Be responsible for completing assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Project Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer and other design team members to complete work efficiently.
• Report directly to their Senior Engineer.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering with electrical focus, from an ABET-accredited university.
• 5-10 years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.
• Process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.
• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and Electrical lead and coordinate efforts with design team.
• Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team.
• Ability 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.
• 5+ years of Autodesk REVIT experience gained in a similar design-related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) commensurate with their years of experience.
• High technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Having passed the FE/EIT examination, and working toward becoming licensed.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.
• Competitive pay and 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 affirmative action employer, 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.