Technology - Entry Level

Cannon Design; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking an entry-level engineer to join a multidisciplinary team focused on telecommunications in building construction. The role offers exposure to healthcare, education and commercial projects, with mentorship from licensed engineers.

You will help prepare construction documents, learn codes, and develop skills in design software like Revit and Navisworks while contributing to project outcomes and client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Engineering degree required by hire date.
• ABET-accredited program preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience with engineering design software (Revit, Navisworks) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the preparation of construction documents and basic specifications of telecommunications systems for building construction.
• Under direct supervision, may design telecommunications systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients, per applicable codes.
• Develop ability to analyze engineering documents and layout systems with engineering oversight.
• Under supervision develop knowledge of applicable codes for telecommunications design.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and streamline production.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor or Master in Engineering

ABET-accredited program preferred

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This entry-level position will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and work under the direction of a project leader and licensed engineer. Projects include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.

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HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Participates in the preparation of construction documents and basic specifications of telecommunications systems for building construction.
• Under direct supervision, may design telecommunication systems for healthcare, education/higher education and commercial clients, per applicable codes.
• Develop ability to analyze engineering documents and layout systems in regard to components and parts with engineering oversight.
• Under supervision develop knowledge of applicable codes for the application of telecommunication design.
• Recommend improvements with reference standards and processes to improve quality, coordination, and to streamline production efforts.
• Assists in the review and markup of shop drawings and submittals.
• Assists in gathering information to respond to RFI's and review of change orders in the preparation of construction documents.
• Assists in visiting job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required by hire date. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
• EIT/FE preferred.
• Related student internship work experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Navisworks or similar applications) preferred.

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don't just dream up solutions - we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It's more than a philosophy - it's who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice is equitable for all employees, representative of the communities around us - and focused on the future of design. We advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through the leadership of our DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups and other community advocacy initiatives.
• We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.