Associate Electrical Engineer

Overview

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The Cummings Electrical Construction business focuses on building partnerships with our clients to deliver powerful electrical solutions and services. Our customers benefit from our turnkey approach, our depth of construction management, our highly skilled electricians, and experience with leading firms. We are committed to challenging industry conventions through innovation and the combination of technology with our operational principles.

We are looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated candidate to work on a project team with other electrical engineers engaged in the planning, design, upgrade, and modification of large electrical projects. Performing assigned general duties of limited scope and level of responsibility, this position is designed to develop broader Electrical Engineering knowledge and experience. This role teaches and applies established procedures and techniques in accomplishment of work activities. Recent college graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist electrical engineers with electrical system designs for electrical commercial projects
• Perform and check calculations, specify electrical equipment, and solve problems of engineering complexity
• Develop knowledge of Electrical design in power distribution, lighting, single line diagrams, and load calculations
• Check that designs and finished products follow specifications, regulations, and contract details
• Participate in equipment and material procurement activities

Working Conditions:

• Mainly office but may also include all other work environments as required: sit, stand, talk, hear, use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone
• Work is generally performed in a climate-controlled office environment
• Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment
• A considerable amount of time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal
• May on occasion be exposed to loud sounds and distracting noise levels, such as from office equipment
• Can be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noises, and extreme heat/cold temperatures, if visiting job sites or other off-site events
• Can be exposed to Heavy Equipment, slippery surfaces, uneven footing on the jobsite
• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light foot traffic)

Physical Function:

• Repeat the same mental activities
• Ability to operate a keyboard at efficient speed and typical business office equipment, including computer hardware
• Regularly required to talk and/or hear; use hands to operate objects, tools or controls (phone, computer, printer etc.); and reach with hands and arms
• Work performed causes fatigue of eyes, fingers and other facilities because of continuous use of motor senses
• Vision and hearing at or correctable to normal ranges
• May be occasionally be asked to lift, stoop, kneel, and/or move objects up to 25 pounds
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands
• Regular, predictable attendance is required
• Be able to work overtime/weekends when required

Qualifications

• This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 0 - 4 years of engineering experience with a concentration in commercial and industrial large construction projects
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors
• Job-related technical knowledge necessary to complete the job
• Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner
• Strong aptitude for Mathematics
• Knowledge of electrical power fundamentals
• Basic knowledge of single and three phase power systems
• Able to identify, analyze and solve problems
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong computer software skills including MS Office (particularly Excel)
• Engineer In Training (EIT), knowledge of NEC, experience with AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, or Revit and field experience

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Insurance: Accident & Critical Illness
• FSA
• 401K & ROTH 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Holidays
• Bonus Plan

Employment at Cummings is subject to background check and drug screen; must be eligible to work in the United States. 

Compensation commensurate with experience.