Assistant Electrical Designer

Assistant Electrical Designer

Location: Chattanooga, TN

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

Contract Details

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension or conversion)
• Pay Rate: $32.00 $39.00 / Hour (USD)
• Travel Requirements: Not required
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Job Summary

An Assistant Electrical Designer will 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. This position will work on various projects with a diverse portfolio of project types and clients.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Skills

• AutoCAD experience
• Strong understanding of design software such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, and Excel to develop the design deliverables; 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 Skills

• AutoCAD Electrical
• Bluebeam
• Adobe Acrobat

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience required; OR
• Associate's Degree and 3 years related experience required; OR
• 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of related experience (with Bachelor's Degree), or minimum 3 years of related experience (with Associate's Degree), or minimum 4 years of progressive detailing and design experience

Important Notes

• Two-round interview process: Round 1 is a virtual interview; Round 2 is an onsite interview with Russell and several engineers from the team.
• Role is focused on protection & controls design work, specifically wiring and small schematic design tasks under engineer guidance. No field or physical construction work involved.
• New hires are not expected to work independently immediately; significant coaching, mentoring, and oversight will be provided, especially during onboarding.
• This is a contract-to-hire opportunity potential for extension or conversion for the right candidate.

About the Client

This client is a 100% employee-owned engineering, architecture, and construction firm specializing in critical infrastructure, with more than 125 years of industry history. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri and operating from 75 offices across the U.S. and internationally, the organization has grown to more than 14,500 employee-owners generating over $7.4 billion in annual revenue, serving sectors including energy, aviation, water, telecommunications, transportation, and healthcare. What sets this firm apart is its Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) model every full-time employee is an owner, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared investment in outcomes. Earning a 4.2 out of 5 stars on Glassdoor across more than 1,800 reviews with 87% of employees recommending it as a workplace and multiple Glassdoor Best Places to Work designations the organization attracts civil and structural engineers, architects, environmental scientists, construction managers, electrical designers, and program management professionals who engage in complex, consequential projects ranging from major airport expansions to large-scale energy infrastructure.

About GTT

GTT is an NMSDC-certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. GTT is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, an Alaska-based company and one of the largest Alaska Native-owned corporations. An Inc. 5000 honoree and one of SIA's Best Staffing Firms to Work For, GTT connects professionals with Fortune 500 organizations across IT, engineering, construction, utilities, life sciences, financial services, and healthcare throughout the U.S. and Canada. We're committed to diverse, inclusive workplaces and to placing people in roles where they can do their best work.

Job Number: 26-14072 Industry: Engineering

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