Electrical - Staff Designer- Mission Critical

Michaud, Cooley, Erickson & Associates, LLCMinneapolis, MN
$69,500 - $82,000Hybrid

About The Position

Join our team where you can put your passion for design and client service to practice! Michaud Cooley Erickson is a full-service engineering firm. We pride ourselves in providing high quality mechanical, electrical, lighting, fire protections, security, technology systems and energy management solutions for clients, as well as unprecedented commissioning to facilitate efficient operations of systems. A Staff role is a designer with a strong foundation of design. This person should be able to take on independent tasks for design up to full design of small projects to be reviewed by others. This person still takes direction for most tasks and works closely with the Project Manager and Lead Designer/Engineer.

Requirements

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s electrical degree or a related field from an accredited university or college required.
  • At least 2 years of related building systems design experience.
  • Proficient in Revit and/or AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Office Suite of products

Nice To Haves

  • Retail project experience a plus.
  • Able to learn quickly
  • Able to apply theoretical knowledge gained in school to practical applications
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High ethical standards
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Positivity
  • Self-motivated to achieve results
  • Written, verbal, and organizational communication skills
  • Maintain positive work relationships both internally and externally

Responsibilities

  • Performs basic design calculations under the direction of the Project Manager, Lead Engineer, and Engineer of Record.
  • Follows processes and design direction established in MCE’s master design standards and production standards.
  • Performs basic distribution layout and equipment sizing for commodity items.
  • Completes the floor plan layouts for system distribution.
  • Coordinates space and clearance requirements with other design partners.
  • Completes equipment schedules for commodity items.
  • Produces basic schematic diagrams such as plumbing isometrics and electrical risers.
  • Develops an understanding of specifications and produces project specifications for commodity items.
  • Develops an understanding of applicable codes.
  • Works within the hours budgeted by the project manager.
  • Obtains approval from the project manager prior to using more hours than budgeted on a project.
  • Develops floor plans from the schematic design level to the construction document level.
  • Performs site visits and drafts existing conditions into design software.
  • Develops and understanding of details and schematic diagrams.
  • Maintains a well-organized workspace and electronic filing process.

Benefits

  • Great medical benefits
  • Dental & Vision benefits
  • 401(k) with generous employer match
  • PTO
  • Floating holidays
  • Employer paid short and long term disability
  • Employer paid life insurance
  • Community Service Day
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements
  • Monthly Parking Allowance or Bus Pass
  • Onsite amenities that make working at MCE fun and rewarding
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