Electrical Engineer (Entry Level)

Job Description

Job Summary:

Junior level Electrical Engineer. Performs engineering work in the initial planning and design phases of projects. This includes engineering/design for power distribution systems, lighting systems, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, backup power supply systems, instrumentation, controls, and fire detection/alarming. Perform studies and technical activities to arrive at the most cost effective, reliable technical solution. May also support procurement and construction phases or projects with engineering knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual design, perform calculations, and perform system studies.
• Develop detailed electrical drawings.
• Ensure conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with and consult other Engineers and Designers to engineer, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve technical and other issues.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret engineering data, compile data for project reports, collect and compile field data as required, assist in proposal efforts as directed, document technical data for management review, provide other entry level duties as assigned, assist with preparation of labor/material estimates and design packages for clients.
• Is aware of costs and schedule related to own work.
• Organizes own work to meet deadlines set by others.
• Communicates information, asks questions, and checks for understanding.
• Contributes to a team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited school.
• Has 0 -- 4 years related experience (entry to junior level).
• Has basic knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in electrical engineering.
• Strong computer skills with Office products (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Training and/or experience with CADD (AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or MicroStation, etc.).
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Factory, field, and/or construction experience a plus.
• Practical electrical skills a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and ANSI codes and standards a plus.
• Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent field assignments.

ABOUT APTIM
APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

BENEFITS
APTIM is committed to providing a benefits package that accomplishes the primary purpose of our programs, which is to protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families.

APTIM's health care and insurance benefits include the following programs: medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, basic life insurance, optional life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, basic accidental death dismemberment, optional accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability with optional buy-ups, employee assistance program, health care spending account, dependent care spending account, health savings account and business travel accident insurance for themselves and their eligible family members, per plan guidelines. Multiple voluntary benefits are available to employees for enrollment including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, etc.

APTIM also provides participation in a retirement program, paid absences such as vacation time (annual days determined by length of service) and sick leave to eligible employees in accordance with the APTIM sick pay policy and as required by law.

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