Electrical Engineer 1 (2027 Graduates!)
About The Position
CDM Smith is seeking an Electrical Engineer 1 to join our Irvine office in 2027! This is an exciting opportunity for an early career engineer to work alongside industry-leading professionals on complex and meaningful projects. As a member of our Electrical Engineering team, you will support the planning, design, and delivery of innovative infrastructure and facility solutions. Under direct supervision, creates basic designs of electric master system plans, power system, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems. Performs studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other similar calculations. of basic complexity to meet client project requirements. Assists with the selection and specification of electrical components including: motor control centers, switchgears, transformers, etc. Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs. Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications. Updates design requirements as necessary. Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.. Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals. Performs other duties as required. May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering, or Electrical Technology or related discipline.
- 0 years of experience.
- Basic Knowledge of computer assisted design and drafting (CADD) 3D and 4D software and practices.
- Basic Knowledge of engineer principles of design.
- Knowledge of Microsoft business software (excel, word, etc.).
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Creates basic designs of electric master system plans, power system, protection and generation models, facility power systems, sustainability/renewable energy systems, and other similar electrical systems.
- Performs studies of power systems and electrical calculations for electrical systems, lighting simulations, lighting layouts, communications, fire alarm, security and other similar calculations.
- Assists with the selection and specification of electrical components including: motor control centers, switchgears, transformers, etc.
- Reviews draft designs for compliance with federal, state and local regulations.
- Ensures that firm policies and practices are followed on all designs.
- Performs site reviews and studies, as needed, to ensure designs are aligned with location specifications.
- Updates design requirements as necessary.
- Contributes to firm's TKM by developing white papers and technical design documentation of new or special case designs, studies, etc.
- Submits technical papers and designs for publishing to technical journals.
- Performs other duties as required.
- May create or work with a team to create a poster or other presentation material for a conference.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
