Electrical Engineering Designer "Distributed Energy Resources"

McKim & Creed, Inc.; Peachtree Corners (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Competitive pay

Multiple office locations

Growth opportunities & training

Professional development

Work that makes a difference

Collaborative, supportive team

Job summary

McKim & Creed seeks a Senior Designer for its Buildings, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group in Atlanta, at the Peachtree Corners office. The role focuses on advanced CAD drawings for renewable energy systems across commercial and utility-scale projects within an interdisciplinary team.

6+ years CAD experience, proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit, and exposure to DER and relevant codes will help drive design tasks and collaboration with mechanical, structural, survey and civil disciplines.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in CAD design.
• Exposure to CAD drawings for distributed energy resources (DER).
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is required.
• Familiarity with NEC, NESC and IEEE codes is a plus.
• Ability to work in a team yet communicate clearly when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services for power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and telecom systems in multi-discipline projects.
• Complete design tasks within budget and schedule, and coordinate with Project Manager and engineers.

Skills

CAD design

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Description

OVERVIEW: We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Designer to join our Buildings, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group in our new Atlanta office located at Peachtree Corners. This is a mid-level career opportunity for a CAD Specialist to work on advanced CAD drawings for renewable energy systems from large-scale commercial to utility scale. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate as part of an interdisciplinary cross-engineering team which includes mechanical, structural, survey and civil disciplines.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• 6+ experience in CAD design.
• You have exposure and some experience in CAD drawings as they related to distributed energy resources (DER).
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Revit software is necessary.
• Some exposure with the NEC, NESC, and IEEE codes and standards is welcome.
• Some exposure to MV and substation interconnection/protection is welcome.
• Willing communicator and able to ask questions when necessary.
• 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; you appreciate checklists.
• Any interest in pursuing an engineering career will be supported as well.

WHAT TO EXPECT DAY-TO-DAY:

• Provides technical and design services in support of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and telecommunication systems for design projects as part of a multi-discipline project team to produce electrical design/construction drawings and specifications for institutional, commercial and industrial facilities.
• Will be responsible for completing design tasks within budget and on schedule and communicating with Project Manager, Sr. Electrical Engineer and design team to complete work efficiently.

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 Affiantive 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.