Associate Electrical Designer

Job Overview:

The Associate Electrical Designer is an entry-level position, and their work is completed with close supervision and support. They work within clearly defined standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods and adhere to quality guidelines. The Associate Electrical Designer should have basic skills in an analytical or scientific method or operational process and appropriate licenses/training certifications.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• High School graduate with a diploma in Electrical Design, or Drafting in a related discipline or equivalent experience
• Entry level to less than 3 years of drafting and/or design
• Detailed knowledge of 2D (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation) drafting systems and other drafting software

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Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of detail drawings and deliverables of high technical quality and of consistent presentation ensuring clarity and ease of construction
• Gain experience in the following work areas:
  • Design
  • 2D drafting
  • 3D drafting and/or model creation
  • Develop basic technical skills to complete assigned work
• Gain an understanding of the Contract Scope of Work, specifications, schedule, and all interdisciplinary requirements
• Familiarized with the Company procedures, work instructions, guidelines, and standards for work to be performed and asked for guidance where required
• Maintain a filing system for various drawings and documents as directed by the Senior Designer
• Provide 3D modeling work
• Assist and/or prepare Discipline deliverables such as:
  • Detailed design drawings
  • As-built drawings
  • Filing of project drawings and documents
• Keep the Lead Designer and/or Senior Designer apprised of all activities, progress, and concerns
• Assist and/or prepare Electrical Design deliverables such as:
  • One-line diagrams
  • Schematics
  • Interconnection and wiring diagrams Block diagrams
  • Area classification drawings Conduit and cable schedules Power layout drawings
  • Earthing/grounding layout drawings Lighting layout drawings
  • Electrical cable tray drawings Electrical building drawings Electrical support drawings Electrical drawing indexes

Reports to:
Project: Lead Designer
Functional: Supervising Department Manager
Liaise With: Electrical Designers & Senior Electrical Designers