Assistant Electrical Designer

Assistant Electrical Designer (PNM)

Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Onsite Flexibility:
Onsite

• Position Type:
  Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $32.00–$35.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift /
  
  Schedule:
  
  9/80 schedule eligible after 2 months
• Travel Requirements:
  Up to 25%
• Work Authorization:
  Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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 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.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Strong understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, Micro Station, 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-discipline 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.

• CAD background with some experience in GIS.

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years of related experience — Required.
• Associate Degree and minimum 3 years of related experience — Required (in lieu of Bachelor's Degree).
• High School Diploma and minimum 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience — Required (in lieu of degree).

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field: minimum 2 years of related experience required.
• Associate Degree: minimum 3 years of related experience required.
• High School Diploma: minimum 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience required.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

• This is an onsite position; no hybrid/no remote work.
• Candidate must sit in either the Phoenix, AZ office or Albuquerque, NM office.
• Up to 25% travel required.

This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering, architecture, and construction firm that has been delivering critical projects for more than 125 years, operating from 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally with more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Serving sectors including energy, aviation, water,…