Job description

An Assistant Electrical Designer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients. • Assist in designing various electrical project designs, including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design. Follow all company, client, and project design and drafting standards. • Assist with the setup of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team. • Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs • Assist with a full range of drawing production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity. • Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches. • Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects. • Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects. • Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements. • Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines. • Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into electrical design and layouts. • Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. • Complies with all policies and standards. • Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field, and 2 years of related experience required. • Or Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience required. • Or 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience required. • Strong understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs. • Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings. • Basic knowledge of design, calculations, and design systems. • Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of the engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating the related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks. • Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives. • Excellent written & verbal communication skills. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing. We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898. At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless. Are you ready to create amazing? Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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Assist with the setup of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team.
Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs
Assist with a full range of drawing production work, including problem analysis, design layout, and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques, including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components, and refining rough sketches.
Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects.
Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects.
Apply design codes and specifications related to design requirements.
Complete and review design drawings within scope, budget, and schedule. Perform project tasks and assignments within budgeted hours and deadlines.
Incorporate schedules, budgets, and project criteria into electrical design and layouts.
Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files, and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field, and 2 years of related experience required.
Or Associate's Degree and 3 years of related experience required.
Or 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.
Strong understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
Basic knowledge of design, calculations, and design systems.
Ability to work collaboratively with others (Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers) in a multi-disciplinary project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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