Engineering Designer - Electrical

McKim & Creed; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking firm that prioritizes employee growth and innovative engineering solutions. This exciting role within the Building, Energy, and Infrastructure Group focuses on providing top-notch technical and design services across diverse facility types. You'll work collaboratively in a supportive environment, generating design drawings and overseeing construction progress while ensuring precision and accuracy in your work. With a commitment to sustainability and a culture that values its people, this opportunity offers you the chance to make a real impact in your community while advancing your career through mentorship and professional development. If you're ready to elevate your engineering career, this is the place for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities & training

Professional development

Collaborative, supportive team

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in electrical design for various facility types.
• Strong knowledge of NEC and ability to perform field survey duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services for power distribution and lighting systems.
• Generate electrical design drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Communication Skills

Technical Evaluation

Organization Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art engineering services that help energy users and providers convert facilities to cleaner, more efficient energy sources; harness the power of renewables; and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected team of engineers, planners and project managers are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer and more sustainable future.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group. If you want to work at a company that will help you become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• This 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.

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.
• 2-4 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.
• 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.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

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

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: 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, 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.