Electrical Engineer (0-2 years of experience), Airfield Lighting

AVCON, INC.•Orlando, FL

About The Position

The Electrical Engineer, Airfield Lighting, works as part of a design team to assist with planning and designing airfield lighting projects of varying sizes. Projects may involve runway and taxiway lighting, guidance signage, airport-owned and FAA navigational aids, airport communications systems, airfield security, and aircraft ramp or apron lighting. The role supports engineering design and documentation from project planning through construction administration, working under guidance appropriate to the complexity of assignments. Work usually takes place in a clean, comfortable office, with occasional outdoor site visits. Nights and weekends are generally not required but may occasionally be necessary with little or no advance notice. The position has no managerial responsibilities. Site-specific personal protective equipment may be required when dictated by client protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
0–2 years of experience.
Proficiency with MS Outlook, MS Excel, and MS Word.
Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with employees, management, and clients at all levels.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimal supervision.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately protect privileged client information and documents.
Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-volume office environment under pressure from heavy deadlines.
Knowledge of correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Valid driver's license and maintenance of a satisfactory driving record.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Engineer in Training (EIT) qualification.

Responsibilities

Prepare project layouts and construction plans and assist with design elements for projects, systems, components, plans, surveys, investigations, structures, or equipment.
Assist in preparing and maintaining project documentation, including plans, specifications, engineer estimates, and collected and organized project data.
Evaluate, select, and adapt standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria for project assignments, and solve problems with guidance.
Plan and coordinate detailed aspects of engineering work across multiple small-to-moderate projects or portions of major projects, managing time to meet budgets and deadlines.
Assist with preparing project scopes, tasks, budgets, schedules, specifications, and engineering reports.
Assist with proposals, bid documents, project reports, studies, and other documentation.
Assemble permit submittals for City, County, and State agencies.
Perform basic and moderately complex engineering design calculations.
Assist with construction administration and learn to respond to construction needs on projects.
Help prepare for and attend pre-construction, construction coordination, internal project, planning, and client meetings.
Assist with site observations and compile site visit reports.
Draft departmental reports and correspondence.