Engineering Designer - Electrical

McKim and Creed • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

McKim & Creed is seeking an Engineering Designer - Electrical to provide technical and design services as part of a multidisciplinary project team in its Buildings, Energy, and Infrastructure group. The role supports power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems for healthcare, K-12 and higher education, institutional, federal, state and local government, and other commercial and industrial facilities. The designer creates electrical design and construction drawings using REVIT and AutoCAD, observes construction progress on projects they have significantly supported, and prepares design computations, assessments, technical evaluations, reports, and correspondence under the guidance of a more-senior engineer. The position is responsible for completing assigned design tasks within budget and schedule, and coordinating 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 similar facilities.
• At least 2 years of Autodesk REVIT experience in a similar design-related field.
• Strong organization, technical, and communication skills; able to understand 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 while accommodating varying project demands.
• High precision and accuracy, with a methodical approach to work.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and Bluebeam.
• Knowledge of the National Electric Code 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 an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

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 as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Support design of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and voice/data systems for a range of facility types.
• 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 guidance from 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: Mid Level