As part of the Buildings team for Garver, this Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) will support the assessment of existing facilities and the development of electrical designs in support of various Buildings projects. Specifically, this responsibility will include a variety of projects related to investigating, planning, design, and commissioning of:
- Existing facilities components and systems
- Facility electrical, lighting, telecommunications, security, and fire alarm systems
In addition, this role will include coordination with other support disciplines and coordination with regional offices. Assisting project managers in the design of projects. Following quality assurance and quality control plans. Gaining hands-on experience through site visits and occasional travel to project locations.
Abilities and attributes needed for this position:
- Ability to communicate with and interact with project team members, building owner representatives, and architectural clients
- Willingness to participate in client relations alongside project managers and senior staff
- Foundational knowledge of building components and systems
- Foundational knowledge of building components and systems
- Proficiency in CAD and BIM design software to assist in producing construction drawings
- Ability to perform electrical related calculations with oversight
- Utilize Microsoft Excel-based calculation tools for design calculations
- Capacity to manage multiple assignments and prioritize tasks effectively
- Accountability for personal time management and the quality of assigned work
- Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects
- Follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans
- Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as the overall needs of the team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering with an electrical focus from an ABET-accredited university of college.
- Registered Engineer In Training (EIT)
- 1 to 5 years of building design and construction industry experience
- Experience completing electrical designs for building projects, including detailed plans and specifications under the guidance of a licensed engineer
- Growing technical competence in building electrical systems including power distribution systems, lighting systems, and telecommunications systems, with a willingness to learn and expand expertise.
- Experience with Autodesk Revit
- Must have strong communication skills
- Must be proficient with MS Office Suite
Preferred Skills
- Worked as an engineer sub-consultant to architectural building design firms
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Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
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