Graduate Technology Designer

GHD•Chantilly, VA

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career. Our global network is made up of architects, designers, planners, engineers, and environmental scientists all working towards the same goal. Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, landscapes, townscapes and places to our world, and we'll provide you unlimited space to grow. Who are we looking for? Our Southeast Property & Buildings business is expanding, and we're looking for a New Graduate Low-Voltage Technology Designer / Electrical Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is your chance to work on innovative projects that shape the future of smart buildings and connected environments. This position will be based in one of the following offices: Chantilly, VA; Baltimore, MD; or Washington, DC-you'll gain hands-on experience designing cutting-edge low-voltage systems, including electronic security systems, ICT infrastructure, audiovisual solutions, and wireless technologies. From concept design to construction closeout, you'll learn the full architectural design lifecycle while collaborating with architects, engineers, and consultants to deliver creative, client-focused solutions. As part of our team, you'll receive mentorship from senior designers, develop technical drawings and specifications, and contribute to projects that make a real impact on communities. If you're passionate about technology, eager to learn, and ready to grow in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you! Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment. Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in: Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them. Knowledge Management System: Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice. Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems. Complete engineering tasks from concept design through construction closeout including development of construction drawings (riser, line, network, plan, RCP, schedules, wall fields, etc.), specifications, and cost estimates. You will work collaboratively with clients, architects, engineers, designers, and consultants. Provide creative, innovative and project specific solutions to fit the needs of our clients and communities. You will be teamed up with a Senior designer to mentor you as you build your skills and knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering a plus
General knowledge of Autodesk Revit required, 1+ Years experience a plus
General knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD a plus.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Working well within team structures and an ability to collaborate with technical teammates.
Good time management, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to multitask.
Due to the nature of the work, US Citizenship is required.
Limited travel outside of the Washington D.C. area is anticipated but may be deemed necessary by project.

Responsibilities

Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems.
Complete engineering tasks from concept design through construction closeout including development of construction drawings (riser, line, network, plan, RCP, schedules, wall fields, etc.), specifications, and cost estimates.
Work collaboratively with clients, architects, engineers, designers, and consultants.
Provide creative, innovative and project specific solutions to fit the needs of our clients and communities.
Be teamed up with a Senior designer to mentor you as you build your skills and knowledge.

Benefits

401K - Employees are eligible to participate on the first day of the month following 3 months of service
Paid time off - Our PTO benefit is designed to provide eligible employees with a period of rest and relaxation, sick, and personal time throughout the year. PTO starts at 16 days per year and increases with years of service
Holiday Pay - Holiday pay is provided for eligible employees. GHD observes 9 holidays per year. Holiday pay will be based on the regular set schedule for the employee
Wellness Benefit- Regular full-term employees are eligible to participate in the wellness reimbursement program. GHD will reimburse 50% of the cost of the following to maximum of $250.00 reimbursement annually for such items as: Health club membership fees, Home exercise equipment purchases, Bicycles, Race, run & marathon entrance fees, Smoking cessation programs, Weight loss programs (i.e.-Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig), Fitbits and Fitness Tracking devices

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