Instructor - Electrical Engineering jobs in Tacoma, WA

Job Title: Electrical CAD/MicroStation Designer

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Asplundh Engineering Services leverages more than 100 years of experience to provide a superior, single-point solution for engineering, design, planning, and testing services to transmission, distribution, substation, and renewable infrastructure markets across the United States. We source and integrate our team members' collective might and expertise to ensure best-in-class, end-to-end service.

The potential candidate (designer) will be working on Electric Schematics and Construction related projects within client s Transmission Engineering group. However, most of the interaction will be with the CAD design lead and engineers.

The designer will assist in preparation of engineering plan sets, designs, and specifications for construction drawing packages. Experience with CAD drafting such as one-lines, wiring schematics, mechanical detailing, site plans or plan and profile views of electrical equipment and transmission lines is a requirement.

The designer needs to have working knowledge of basic CAD standards and drawing requirements, and principles, to ensure compliance with utility requirements, department standards, and jurisdictional codes.

Drafting is completed by designer utilizing Bentley Microstation. The potential candidate should be well-rounded, have a good attitude, great communication skills, timely, professional, works well in a team environment, works well independently but willing to ask for help when required, willing to learn, and is teachable.

Programs:

MicroStation, AutoCAD, Blue Beam, Adobe Acrobat, SAP, MS Office, Google Maps, ESRI/GIS

Reporting Location: 50% Remote/WFH, 50% Site and/or office visits in the Puget Sound Region

Job Type: Full-Time , Exempt

Pay: Competitive, Salary

Benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage starting day one
• Retirement plan
• Company-provided life insurance
• Supplemental life insurance with spouse and child coverage options
• Choice of voluntary Aflac supplemental insurance programs
• Long-term disability
• Pre-paid legal plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Various employee discount programs and resources

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• To Perform Computer Aided Drafting and Design for Multiple Engineers.
• Create, edit and design electrical, structural, and/or control drawings to meet specifications utilizing AutoCAD.
• Assist Engineer with plans & specifications development, and drafting of drawing packages for utility power delivery project.
• Knowledge of electrical single-line and three-line diagrams, AC/DC wiring systems, and schematics.
• Experience with electric substation design, electric control design, or electric power design 5kV-500kV volts.
• Experience with developing site plans and electrical standards.
• Coordinate with engineers to incorporate concepts and information into drawing packages.
• Design or modify engineering schematics for electrical transmission and distribution systems or electrical installation in residential, commercial, or industrial buildings, using computer-aided design (CAD) software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and MicroStation.
• 2 Years of relevant experience.
• Two-year technical degree or equivalent technical certificate in design or pre-engineering.
• Previous utility experience preferred.

**Candidate should have reliable internet and workspace to complete work from home. We will provide a laptop or workstation with utility-specific programs, access, and shared drives**

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in Computer-Aided Drafting or 3 years of related work experience in computer-aided drafting or design field
• Associate degree preferred, but not required from an accredited two-year college or technical school in Electrical Engineering, Computer-Aided Architectural Drafting, and Design
• Construction or utility experience preferred

Pre-Screen

• Upon offer, employees may be required to complete and pass a pre-employment drug screen, background, and/or MVR check.

License & Certifications:

• Driver's License Required.

About Us:

The AES family of companies supports electric, gas, renewable energy, and telecom infrastructure to maintain essential services for our customers and communities. It's important work that helps ensure the safe and reliable delivery of the utility services we all increasingly depend on for quality of life.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at 1-800-248-8733, ext. 1339.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.