Engineering Designer-Electrical

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Competitive pay

Multiple locations

Growth opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Mentoring & training

Work that makes a difference

Collaborative team

Job summary

McKim & Creed, Inc. in Pittsburgh is seeking an Electrical Engineering Designer to support the Building, Energy and Infrastructure group. The role covers power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems for healthcare, education, and government facilities, using REVIT and AutoCAD.

You will develop drawings, perform calculations, and coordinate with project teams, delivering tasks on schedule with precision under supervision of a senior engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from ABET‑accredited program.
• 0–2 years of applicable facilities experience.
• Process oriented with strong organization and communication.
• Able to take directives from Project Manager and coordinate with design team.
• Able to work on projects solo or as part of a team.
• Must maintain precision and accuracy in work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services as part of a multi‑discipline team.
• Generate electrical design/construction drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Observe electrical construction progress on relevant projects.
• Prepare design computations and reports under supervision.
• Complete assigned tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Coordinate with Project Manager and senior engineers to complete work.

Skills

0-2 years experience

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Field survey ability

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Eng (electrical focus)

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

NEC knowledge

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group at our new office location in Pittsburgh for an Electrical Engineering Designer. The Engineering Designer provides 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.

Responsibilities

• The person provides 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.
• Generates electrical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.
• Observes electrical construction progress on projects in which they had significant involvement.
• Prepares design computations and assessments, performs technical evaluations, and prepares technical reports and correspondence under the guidance of a more‑senior engineer.
• Responsible for completing assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicates and coordinates with the Project Manager, Sr. Electrical Engineer and other design team members to complete work efficiently.
• Reports directly to their Senior Engineer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering with electrical focus, from an ABET‑accredited university.
• 0‑2 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.
• 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.
• 0‑2 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.

Desired Skills

• Experience with AutoCAD preferred.
• Having passed the FE/EIT examination and working toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer within a few years.

Benefits

• 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 Affiliated Action Employer, a 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.