Assistant Electrical Designer (Kansas City)

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 the setup 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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 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.

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5% of the Time