Assist in various Electrical Engineering tasks including design, calculations, and development of diagrams under supervision while learning essential skills.
Responsibilities:
- Entry level knowledge within the Electrical Engineering discipline with the capabilities and the initiative to perform tasks with supervisory/mentor assistance as required
- Ability to learn technical skills and assist with low & medium power distribution design and layout
- Become familiar with and assist with substation design, short circuit analysis, and ARC flash studies
- Assist with development of wiring diagrams and schematics
- Assist with electrical calculations including short circuit, load flow, arc flash, motor starting, harmonic, device coordination, and voltage drop
- Design conduit, cable tray, and underground duct bank
- Verify field conditions as needed
- Learn P&ID development
- Become familiar with instrumentation selection and specifications
- Assist with instrument loop diagrams, location plans, and installations details
- Learn the development of sequence of operation and functional description documents
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree or higher in Electrical Engineering
- 0-3 Years of experience working as an Electrical Engineer
- Must be well organized and able to prioritize work
- Ability to set and track goals
- Ability to multi-task and work on more than one project at a time
- Able to commit to and meet project deadlines, and driven to provide outstanding service to both external and internal customers
- Willing to take ownership of work through project completion
- Must be able to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship
Valdes Architecture & Engineering Company is looking for bright and talented people that want to take their career to the next level. We offer many rewarding career paths to challenge and engage our employees at all phases of their careers. Our office provides a team environment, and excellent working conditions, which allow individuals to maximize their potential. Valdes Architecture & Engineering offers an outstanding benefits package including Medical, Dental, 401K plan, Company paid Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, a discounted gym membership and tuition reimbursement.
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