ESPO Corporation · 1 week ago
Assistant Electrical Designer - Distribution Designer
Brea, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$35/hr - $46/hr
4+ years expESPO Corporation is a global EPC Firm seeking an Assistant Electrical Designer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Brea, CA. The role involves supporting electric distribution design work, assisting in various phases of planning and design, and preparing engineering drawings and documentation as part of a project team.
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Responsibilities
Assist in various phases of planning, site evaluations, analytical designs, report preparation, specifications, and preparation of proposal and construction documentation and electrical plans as part of a project team
Assist in designing various electrical project designs including creating electrical schematics, grid plan layouts, electrical power systems, lighting systems, protection and controls, and site and facility design
Follow all company, client and project design and drafting standards
Assist with set up of electrical CAD configuration and procedures according to project requirements at the beginning of a project for the electrical design team
Assist in preparing engineering drawings from rough sketches or from general engineering and design information (verbal instructions and notes) using CAD software programs
Assist with a full range of drawing production work including problem analysis, design layout and calculations on non-routine assignments of substantial variety and complexity
Assist with a variety of assignments using prescribed methods and standard techniques including drawing sequence and presentation, sizing various system components and refining rough sketches
Assist with initial rough designs or sketches and redlines or mark-ups on ongoing projects
Assist with analyzing reports, drawings, and tests, to plan and design projects
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
Incorporate schedules, budgets and project criteria into electrical design and layouts
Organize and maintain all revisions of project drawings, plot files and project-related information in a logical and well-structured manner
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Must have Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and min 4 years related experience (experience in the electric utility industry, specifically within distribution systems design, Substation, physical, communications background.)
OR Associate Degree and min 5 years related experience (experience in the electric utility industry, specifically within distribution systems design, Substation, physical, communications background.)
OR High School and CAD Certification, and min 6 years progressive detailing and design experience (experience in the electric utility industry, specifically within distribution systems design, Substation, physical, communications background.)
This role requires hands-on experience with GIS platforms GE Smallworld and ArcGIS and within Maximo and BOUD for asset and work order tracking (Must show on resume)
Candidates should also have working knowledge of AutoCAD for basic drafting and design needs
Strong understanding of design software such as: AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables. (AutoCAD and Microstation exp is a MUST. Invertor and Revit exp PLUS)
Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs
Ability to utilize both 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings
Basic knowledge in design, calculations and design 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
Preferred
BICSI Certified in Advanced Cabling Distribution, SpidaCalc preferred
Experience with Revit for electrical design is a plus
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the electric utility industry, specifically within distribution systems design
Company
ESPO Corporation
ESPO Corporation is the midwest leader in technical staffing, business support, and engineering solutions since 1965.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
Business Journals
2023-02-03
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