Electrical Design Engineer (Graduate Engineer)

McKim and Creed • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Join the Building, Energy and Infrastructure (BEI) Group’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) team in Atlanta or Pittsburgh. The Electrical Design Engineer provides technical and design services as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems for healthcare, K–12 and higher education, institutional, government, and other commercial and industrial facilities.

The role produces electrical design and construction drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD, observes construction progress on projects where the engineer had significant involvement, and prepares design computations, assessments, technical evaluations, reports, and correspondence under the guidance of a more senior engineer. The engineer completes assigned design work within budget and schedule and coordinates with the Project Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer, and other design team members. The position reports directly to the Senior Engineer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering with an electrical focus from an ABET-accredited university.
• 2–4+ years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described in the posting.
• 2–4+ years of Autodesk REVIT experience in a similar design-related field.
• Strong organization, technical, and communication skills; able to understand and act on directives and coordinate with the design team.
• Able to work independently when required and effectively as part of a project team.
• Able to complete work consistently and accommodate varying project demands.
• Precise and accurate, with a methodical approach to work.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) commensurate with years of experience.
• High technical aptitude and interest in technology and staying current in the field.
• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle and criminal records.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and design services on multidisciplinary projects involving power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems.
• Generate electrical design and construction drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD.
• Observe electrical construction progress on projects with significant involvement.
• Prepare design computations and assessments, perform technical evaluations, and prepare technical reports and correspondence under the guidance of a more senior engineer.
• Complete assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Project Manager, Senior Electrical Engineer, and other design team members.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); employees are owners and benefit from company profits.
• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays.
• Bereavement, parental, medical, and military leave.
• Multiple office locations.
• Mentoring and training options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early-career professional program.
• Online courses and other professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level