Electrical Engineering Designer - Water/Wastewater

McKim & Creed is a unique, employee-owned firm. First and foremost, we value people. This means we not only hire great talent, we’ve also created an environment where each individual can grow, flourish and apply innovative thinking. As a result, we’ve created a world-class team of professionals within a nimble organization. That’s what our clients want. That’s why we succeed. Our clients hire us because of our people.

McKim & Creed has a reputation for state-of-the-art design of facilities that treat, preserve and conserve the earth’s finite water resources and optimize existing infrastructure and resources. Our highly respected teams of engineers and surveyors are committed to the innovation, sustainability and resource efficiencies that lead to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future while helping communities leverage their infrastructure.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water Business Unit as an Electrical Engineering Designer which can report into our Raleigh, Charlotte or Wilmington office.  If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

Location:  McKim & Creed offers a flexible working environment to promote a healthy work-life balance.   This position is available in either Charlotte, Raleigh or Wilmington. 

Job Summary:

The Electrical Engineering Designer will be responsible for electrical design efforts and works within the project team for the completion of engineering projects focused in the municipal water and wastewater field. Typical projects will include water and wastewater treatment plants, wastewater pump stations, booster pump stations, or similar related municipal utility infrastructure. The Electrical Engineering Designer will coordinate with the project manager and other staff to assist in completing project tasks within a specified budget and schedule.

If you want to become the best you can be, we’re glad you found McKim & Creed. We look forward to learning about your passion and experience.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY WILL INCLUDE:

• This person provides technical and design services as part of a multi-discipline project team on projects in the Water group, in support of medium and low voltage power distribution design, including motor control centers and switchgears/switchboards,


• Ability to prepare plans and specification such as one-line diagrams, elementary/Instrument wiring diagrams, power plans, electrical area classification plans, grounding, lighting, Lightning protection system and fire alarm/detection systems for Wastewater treatment plants, Remote Pump Stations and other industrial facilities.


• Prepare cost estimates, and basis of design reports under Senior Engineer (PE).


• Ability to perform basic electrical calculations such as Voltage drop, Lighting calculations, Electrical equipment sizing including Generator, Panelboards, Switchboards and Feeders/Raceways. 


• Ability to learn or have some knowledge in electrical modeling to perform protective device coordination studies, arc flash studies and load flow analysis using SKM PowerTools and ETAP software.


• Generates electrical design/construction drawings utilizing REVIT and AutoCAD software.


• Observes electrical construction progress on projects in which they had significant involvement.


• Prepares design computations and assessments, performs technical evaluations, and prepares technical reports and correspondence under the guidance of a more-senior engineer.


• Responsible for completing assigned design tasks within budget and on schedule.


• Communicates and coordinates with the Project Manager, Sr. Electrical Engineer and other design team members to complete work efficiently.


• Reports directly to their Senior Engineer.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, from an ABET-accredited university.


• 4-6 years of documented applicable experience working on facilities similar to those described above.


• Process-oriented individual with strong organization, technical and communication skills.


• Solid communicator, able to take and understand directives from Project Manager and Electrical lead and coordinate efforts with design team.


• Enjoys working alone when required but can work effectively on a project team.


• Able to complete work consistently with flexibility to accommodate varying project demands.


• Must maintain a high level of precision and accuracy and be methodical in approach to work.


• 2+ years of Autodesk REVIT & AutoCAD experience gained in a similar design-related field.


• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of software, as well as Bluebeam.


• Knowledge of the National Electric Code (NEC) commensurate and NFPA 780 with their years of experience.


• High technical aptitude, interested in technology and staying current in their field


• Ability to climb ladders and perform field survey duties.


• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle and criminal record.

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• Experience with both Revit and AutoCAD preferred


• Having passed the FE/EIT examination or planning toward becoming a licensed Professional Engineer within a few years.

WHAT WE OFFER: Join a company that puts its employees first. Ranked as one of the Best Firms to Work For, here are just some of the reasons to become part of the McKim & Creed team:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): All employees are owners & benefit from profits earned.


• Competitive pay + paid holidays, bereavement, and parental, medical, and military leave


• Multiple office locations to work from: Stick close to home or travel for a change of scenery.


• Growth opportunities & training: Grow confidently in your career with our mentoring & training options.


• Professional development: Tuition reimbursement, early career professional program, online courses & more


• Work that makes a difference: See the direct impact your work has on our communities.


• Collaborative, supportive team: People to help you solve problems, cheer successes & encourage you along the way.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Water team. If you want to work at a company that will help improve the future of the communities where we live, work and play, we're glad you found McKim & Creed.

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McKim & Creed is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.