Electrical EIT/Designer (Movable Bridges)

HDR • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

HDR is hiring an Electrical EIT/Designer for its Transportation Business Group. The role supports electrical design work, including analysis and development of design options and recommendations, and assists with cost estimates and specifications. Assignments are generally routine, have clear objectives and limited variables, and are performed with guidance from project engineers or managers. The employee may work on smaller projects or assist senior engineers on larger projects, with support from project engineers, other Electrical EITs, or technicians as needed. The position is subject to a governmental background check and pre-employment drug test. Candidates hired without an EIT will be titled Electrical Designer and are expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• Desire to pursue growth opportunities and obtain registration.
• Strong computer skills using AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, Revit, SKM, AGI, and Easy Power.
• Commitment to actively participating in HDR's employee-owned culture.
• Candidates hired without an EIT are expected to obtain their EIT for career progression.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering with an Electrical emphasis.
• EIT or the ability to obtain one.
• Previous experience with an architectural/engineering or engineering consulting firm.
• Experience and/or interest in sustainable design or LEED.
• Local candidates preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analyses to develop electrical design options or recommendations.
• Assist in preparing cost estimates and specifications.
• Perform routine electrical engineering assignments with instruction from the Project Engineer or Project Manager regarding expected results.
• Work on projects with clear, specified objectives and limited variables.
• Work on small projects or assist more-senior engineers on larger projects.
• Work with assistance from Project Engineers, other Electrical EITs, or Technicians as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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