Assistant Electrical Designer

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 analysing 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 and complies with all policies and standards

Key Requirements and Technology Experience: 

• Must Have Skills: College Degree in Design/Drafting or relevant technology with 3 years of experience in designing electrical projects e.g. Power Distribution, Substation, Transmission Line, Joint Pole, HV Systems, P&C, electrical schematics and grid plan layouts etc.
• Must Have (AutoCAD), MicroStation or Revit (Preferred but not required)
• Engineering Degree in not applicable for the role.
• Bachelor Degree in drafting technology or related field and 2 years related experience Required OR Associate Degree and 3 years related experience Required OR 4 years progressive detailing and design experience required
• 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.
• Experience with REVIT, Bluebeam Revu, and other Autodesk applications is preferred.
• 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 and strong analytical and problem solving skills, and attention to detail.