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Burns & McDonnell · 1 day ago

Assistant Electrical Engineer, Transmission & Distribution - Network, Integration & Automation (Chattanooga)

Chattanooga, TN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Burns & McDonnell is seeking an Assistant Electrical Engineer to assist project teams in creating designs for various projects. The role involves supporting the electrical design process, modifying production drawings, and collaborating with project managers to meet client needs.

ArchitectureConstructionConsultingHuman Resources

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Assists in the electrical design of projects from the conceptual phase through design completion

Assists with modifying and reviewing production drawings for a variety of projects including, but not limited to: power plants, process facilities, industrial facilities, healthcare facilities, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities

Assists in designing electrical components for project needs and requirements that are set forth by the project managers

Applies basic knowledge of commonly used electrical concepts, practices, codes, and procedures within the electrical engineering services industry

Assists with research and complies project related data as required by the project managers

Assists with correcting and updating drawings provided by senior engineers to verify corrections are made within multiple CAD related software

Assists with client presentations, shop drawing review, and contract administration for the design of power, process, industrial, healthcare, airports, educational institutions, commercial, and governmental and military facilities

Assists in performing field inspections, measurements or calculations for public and private clients

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Qualification

Electrical Engineering DegreeElectrical Analysis ProgramsFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Microsoft Office SuiteTeam Building SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited program required

Bachelor Degree in Electrical or related Engineering Technology from an ABET accredited program and successful completion of Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam required

Basic knowledge in standard electrical engineering techniques, principles and procedures

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills

Proficient computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite)

Basic computer skills include electrical analysis programs (e.g., AutoCAD, BIM, and Revit)

Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem solving skills

Demonstrated leadership skills

Preferred

Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred

Engineers in Training-EIT Certification preferred

Company

Burns & McDonnell

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Burns & McDonnell is an engineering design firm and it provides engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services.

Founded in 1898

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.burnsmcd.com

H1B Sponsorship

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