Entry - Level Electrical Designer - Buildings - Pittsburgh

Stantec

Mar 24

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Engineering
Pittsburgh

Requirements

Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts and the ability to effectively communicate ideas to others.
Ability to participate and collaborate in a project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
Ability to interpret sketches, drawings, building program and other similar material.
Ability to take direction, follow process and accept feedback and suggestions from senior engineers/designers.
Basic understanding of Revit and AutoCAD, and the use of it as a drafting/design tool, is preferred but not required.
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
Prefer experience with AGI 32, Visual Lighting Software, SKM, Newforma (but not required).
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Electrical or Architectural Engineering with a lighting/electrical emphasis. Minimum of 0-2 years of experience. Internship experience preferred. Candidate should be working towards or has successfully passed the EIT exam. EIT credentials preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Conducts basic interpretations of drawings, codes, and other similar materials.
Creates electrical design documentation for the electrical discipline using knowledge of relevant software programs such as Revit and AutoCAD.
Performs engineering calculations to analyze and design individual building electrical system components using company standard software and proprietary manufacturer software.
Works with architectural, interior designers, and other engineering disciplines in the coordination of the project under the direction of a senior engineer/ designer.
Performs field work as directed by a senior engineer/ designer.
Assists with engineering duties on projects of various complexity.
Assists with collecting data and gathering information to support design decisions.
Performs other duties as assigned by the senior engineering staff.

FAQs

What will be my role as an Entry - Level Electrical Designer in this job?

As an Entry - Level Electrical Designer, you will work on tasks and smaller projects with close guidance and supervision. You will also be a team member on larger projects under the guidance of a Senior Engineer/Designer. Your responsibilities will include assisting in evaluating, selecting, specifying, and engineering electrical power, lighting, fire alarm, and other low voltage systems and products for projects while ensuring compliance with codes and internal engineering standards/practices. Additionally, you may be involved in Revit and AutoCAD design, engineering calculations, and field work.

Stantec

Engineering & Construction

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1954

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

We're active members of the communities we serve. That's why at Stantec, we always design with community in mind. The Stantec community unites approximately 25,000 employees working in over 400 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resource, environmental, and infrastructure projects to life. Our work—engineering, architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, surveying, environmental sciences, project management, and project economics, from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning—begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Our local strength, knowledge, and relationships, coupled with our world-class expertise, have allowed us to go anywhere to meet our clients' needs in more creative and personalized ways. With a long-term commitment to the people and places we serve, Stantec has the unique ability to connect to projects on a personal level and advance the quality of life in communities across the globe. Stantec trades on the TSX and the NYSE under the symbol STN.