Assistant Electrical Designer
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Overview
Job Description
Assistant Electrical Designer
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Onsite Flexibility: Onsite
Contract Details
- Position Type: Contract (Contract-to-Hire)
- Contract Duration: 12 months
- Pay Rate: $32.00 $35.00 / Hour (USD)
- Travel Requirements: Approximately 25% travel
- Work Authorization: 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.
Job Summary
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.
Key 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.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Required Skills
- 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-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.
Preferred Skills
- CAD background with some experience in GIS.
Education Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required; OR
- Associate Degree and minimum 3 years related experience required; OR
- High School diploma and minimum 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required.
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of related experience (with Bachelor Degree), OR minimum 3 years of related experience (with Associate Degree), OR minimum 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience (with High School diploma).
Work Environment / Physical Requirements
- This is an onsite position; no hybrid/no remote work.
- Position is located in either the Albuquerque, NM or Phoenix, AZ office.
- 9/80 schedule eligible after 2 months.
- Approximately 25% travel required.
Benefits
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
- 401k Retirement Fund
About the Client
This client is a 100% employee-owned infrastructure engineering firm that has been designing and building essential civil, energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare infrastructure for more than 125 years. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and operating from 75 offices across the country and around the world, the organization has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue. Every full-time employee participates in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), creating a culture of accountability and shared investment in outcomes that has earned the firm a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace, and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work recognitions. Teams here include civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, and program management professionals who engage with complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.
About GTT
GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Job Number: 26-10970 Industry: Engineering
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