Assistant Electrical Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Pipelines (Denver)

Burns & McDonnell • Denver, CO

277d • $86,500 - $120,000

About The Position

The Assistant Electrical Engineer will assist project teams to create world class designs for new projects, alterations and redevelopments on a variety of projects including power, process, corporate, healthcare, airports, institutional, industrial, manufacturing, government and military facilities. The Assistant Electrical Engineer will work with the project team throughout the design and construction process, adapting electrical plans according to budget constraints, design factors or client needs. Assists in the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion. Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. Assists in designing electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers. Applies basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry. Assists with research and complies project related data as required by the project managers. Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software. Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities. Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required.
• Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge in standard electrical engineering techniques, principles and procedures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite).
• Basic computer skills in electrical analysis programs (e.g., RISA), AutoCAD, BIM (e.g., Revit and Tekla).
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country.

Nice To Haves

• Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist project teams in creating designs for new projects and alterations.
• Modify and review production drawings for various facilities.
• Design electrical components based on project requirements.
• Apply knowledge of electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures.
• Research and compile project-related data.
• Correct and update drawings using CAD software.
• Assist with client presentations and contract administration.
• Perform field inspections and measurements.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Benefits

• Paid sick leave entitlements under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) retirement program.
• Wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree