Associate Electrical Engineer

Cumming - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Los Angeles, CA

1,001-5,000 employees

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Associate Electrical Engineer position at Cumming Group involves supporting K-12 educational facility construction projects in the Los Angeles area. This role is integral to one of the largest school bond programs in the country, focusing on electrical design, compliance with standards, and construction administration. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders and contribute to the successful execution of projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide electrical design work, coordinating with in-house staff and task order engineers.
• Review construction drawings for compliance with District standards and mandated electrical codes.
• Provide construction administration support for ongoing in-house projects.
• Prepare electrical estimates for project budgets.
• Prepare reports and Project Requirement Documents to help obtain funding for projects.
• Assist Design Managers in defining electrical scope.
• Assist in virtual DSA backcheck appointments.
• Visit school sites to determine as-built conditions when as-built drawings are not available or are incorrect.
• Assist and resolve electrical issues during construction when a subject expert is requested by Project Execution.
• Coordinate with task order engineers and electrical service providers when project sites require power upgrade; provide guidance and approval of the design.
• Assist Asset Management staff in clarifying and approving electrical scope for modernization projects.
• Coordinate new code requirements with the Inspection Department and consult mandated standards to update District design guides.
• Conduct research on code changes and identify the implementation methods.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience in electrical design on public agency, school construction, or large capital commercial projects.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to communicate with various stakeholders, internal and external to the company.
• Understanding of how project documentation impacts the project flow.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work efficiently.
• Sound judgement and logical decision-making skills.
• Understanding of how the role contributes to the organization's goals.
• Deliver quality work product by role modeling organizational core values.
• Accountability to individual and team goals.
• Consistent communication and collaboration with team members and clients.
• Building relationships with peers, leaders, and clients.
• Proactive participation in self-development to enhance current skills and build new skills for career progression.
• Ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment.
• Reliance on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.