Electrical Co-op

Job Summary

Understand basic function of AutoCAD and/or Revit, basic drafting skills, and Microsoft Office Applications. Responsible for completing all tasks assigned corresponding with experience and skill level.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform assigned project tasks with guidance from Engineers, Lead and Senior Designers
• Participate in collecting information from field inspections
• Produce sketches from field inspections
• Interpret field sketches generated by others
• Convert design sketches/mark‑ups to AutoCAD / Revit format
• Participate in coordination of project details with Engineers, lead designers, and other discipline leads
• Read P&IDs (Process and Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Create MEDL – Motor, Electrical, Device List
• Produce single & three‑line diagrams
• Produce panel schedules
• Produce power plans and other plan drawings
• Produce electrical schematics
• Produce conduit & cable schedules
• Perform electrical calculations – cable, conduit, cable tray
• Perform electrical load calculations
• Perform transformer and starter calculations
• Perform lighting calculations and fixture selection
• Assemble drawing & deliverables package
• Understand and follow Salas O’Brien and multiple client CAD standards
• Motivated to grow and influence growth within the design team
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask – work on several projects simultaneously

Requirements

• Pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications
• Valid driver’s license

Working Conditions

Typical work hours average 32 per week, with potential to increase to 40 hours depending on business needs. Work is primarily performed in an indoor office setting. Local client site visits may be required based on experience and skill level.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent prolonged sitting at a desk/workstation
• Extended periods of computer terminal use
• Light lifting up to 20 lb
• Ability to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate responses
• Potential exposure to construction work sites, mechanical moving equipment, high precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and noisy environments