What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Designer position at Colliers Engineering & Design?
Overview
Bergmann, an affiliate of Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for an Electrical Designer to join us in our Rochester, NY office.
Bergmann mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) engineers are experienced in a wide range of projects, including power generation & distribution, lighting systems, fire alarms, security and access control systems. We design new and renovated systems, as well as energy controls. We offer both new building commissioning and retro-commissioning. Our experts are skilled at reducing energy usage while creating comfortable interior environments. Our professional engineers evaluate how the design impacts both short-term capital costs and long-term operational costs. Our team can also conduct constructability reviews to lower project costs and shorten the time to completion.
Responsibilities
- Performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities requiring application of standard techniques, and procedures in carrying out computer aided design (CAD) tasks.
- Exercise judgment required in details of work and in making preliminary selections and adoptions of drawing layouts, standard details, symbols and procedures.
- Works under direct supervision of Designer or Engineer.
- Supervisor screens assignments for unusual or difficult problems and selects techniques and procedures to be applied on non-routine work.
- Receives close supervision on new aspects of assignments.
- Receives instructions on specific assignment objectives, complex features and solutions.
- Assistance is furnished on unusual problems and work is reviewed for application of sound judgment and proper techniques.
- Performs conventional designs, investigations, and surveys for which there are standard procedures.
- Preparation of sketches and other activities of standard procedures and limited scope requiring knowledge of principles and techniques commonly employed.
- Applies standard practices and techniques, adjusts and correlates data, recognizes discrepancies and follows design through a series of related steps.
- Prepare drawings, locate outlets and devices following detailed layouts, routine drawings.
- File blueprints, catalogs, etc.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required
- Technical School Training preferred
- Associates degree in Electrical Engineering preferred
- 0-2 years of electrical design experience preferred
- Previous internship or design experience preferred
- CAD experience preferred but not required
Ability to multitask
Proficient Verbal and written communication skills
- A team player and be able to work independently
What We Offer
At Bergmann, an affilaite of Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.
This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.
We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.
Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!