Burns & McDonnell · 4 hours ago
Assistant Electrical Designer - Transmission & Distribution (Phoenix)
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expBurns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer to assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, and analytical designs as part of a project team. The role involves designing electrical projects, preparing engineering drawings, and ensuring compliance with design standards and specifications.
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Responsibilities
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 set up 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
Comply with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
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 in design, calculations, and design systems
Basic knowledge in the theory and practices of engineering discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating 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
Company
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
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Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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