Electrical Engineer Trainee

Employment Type: Full Time

Start Date: Rolling, As soon as possible

Department: Engineering Research & Development

Job Summary:

We are looking for qualified candidates who are highly organized, energetic, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as a team for the entry-level Non-Exempt position of Electric Distribution Designer Trainee. The trainee position is mentored under the guidance of Electric Distribution Designers to learn processes for the production of electric distribution field designs, staking of distribution facilities, project estimation, and preparation of construction prints using electronic design/estimation software in accordance with the client’s standards of construction and specifications.

Required Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Ability to represent self professionally in both M&S and the client’s image while meeting with property owners, engineering firms, and construction resources.
• Ability to stay abreast with the changing technologies, work planning, and design methodologies associated with Electric Distribution Design.
• Ability to take personal responsibility for the quality, accuracy, and time constraints of work products.
• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task several projects through different requirements of design iterations and priority shifts.
• Proficient with MS Outlook and working knowledge of MS Excel and MS Word.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended hours in various climate conditions and travel, including overnight stays for up to five nights.
• Ability to walk over and across various terrains and carry surveying instruments, field, and staking equipment for the purpose of laying out staking for Electric Distribution Design.
• Ability to use tools to clear brush, or shallow excavation to locate property identifiers for the purpose of staking and design of distribution facilities.

Desired Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Prior Electric Distribution line design and/or Electric Distribution line construction experience.
• Knowledge of Electric Distribution construction framing techniques, construction practices, and their components.
• Prior use of electronic design software, distribution line design calculation tools, and other design tools.
• Prior use of surveying equipment and gathering of geospatial points.
• Prior experience with the processes for research, collection, and interpreting property deed records, easements, and permits.
• Understanding of the NESC and its applications to electric distribution line design.
• Understanding of job site and construction area safety guidelines.

Requirements Include:

• Must possess a High school diploma or equivalent, the ability to pass a background check and drug screening, and possess a current Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.

Compensation:

Market Competitive compensation

Benefits:

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Employer-paid health/dental/vision insurance
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Candidate referral bonus
• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Earned vacation time

What you can expect:

We are an HR consultancy firm, and we help candidates match with the potential roles by using an Artificial Intelligence System which is free of cost. Our approach to matchmaking utilizes several different formats throughout the course of the recruiting process. In addition to speaking with our recruiters and client-serving professionals, we also leverage the use of the Artificial Intelligence System to help you understand your strengths and strategize your career ahead. We can let you know better once you submit your resume.

As an Electric Distribution Designer Trainee, you’ll work with a professional and full-service engineering firm whose mission is to provide our clients with quality, efficient services at the greatest overall value. You’ll be expected to provide the quality and efficiency that patrons expect from a full-service firm.