Assistant Electrical Designer

About the role

The Assistant Electrical Designer will assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, and construction documentation as part of a project team. This role will require work on a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and model various telecommunication project types including physical pathway infrastructure designs (inside and outside plant), equipment plan layouts, structured cabling layouts, and management of 3D Revit models.
• Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards.
• Lead set up of telecommunications Revit models according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the telecom design team.
• Prepare engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using Revit and other CAD software programs.
• Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, refining rough sketches, sizing various system components, problem analysis, and performing calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity.
• Produce initial designs or sketches and redline/mark-up drawings on ongoing projects with limited engineering oversight.
• 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.
• Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, and project-related information using prescribed methods and standards.
• Responsible for telecommunications BIM coordination with other disciplines and the overall project BIM coordinator.
• Responsible for telecommunications model health and data integrity for assigned projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and min 2 years related experience Required or Associate Degree and min 3 years related experience Required or High School and min 4 years progressive detailing and design experience Required.
• Strong understanding of design software such as: Revit, AutoCAD, and Excel to develop the design deliverables.
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software and programs.
• Experience in Autodesk Revit is strongly preferred.
• Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
• Basic knowledge in telecommunications design, calculations and 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.