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Metric Geo

Design Engineer

Metric Geo, Raleigh, NC, United States

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Attend and contribute to internal and external handover and kickoff meetings.
  • Professionally represent the company when interacting with clients and vendors.
  • Manage electrical design aspects of assigned projects and be responsible for meeting project commitments including design releases, schedules, and material selection.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD Electrical 2021 or later with a high degree of skill in using smart blocks and assigning attributes in design drawings.
  • Create and revise production drawings (detail and assembly drawings).
  • Make final sketches of proposed drawings, checking dimensions of parts, electrical connections, and interconnection requirements for the entire project.
  • Utilize knowledge of design engineering practices, mathematics, building materials, and other physical sciences to complete drawings.
  • Draft detailed multi-view drawings of electrical panels and control systems.
  • Draw finished designs from sketches.
  • Follow drafting and industry norms (UL508A/ANSI) and company’s engineering standards.
  • Follow and maintain an organized file system for production drawings.
  • Convert existing production drawings to AutoCAD Electrical 2021 or later.
  • Communicate with QA, engineering, and manufacturing regarding new and revised prints.
  • Assist in panel testing and inspections following Control Infotech standards.

Minimum Requirements

  • Advanced understanding of engineering theories and principles.
  • Advanced understanding of practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing/presenting recommendations for review/approval.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.

Travel Requirements

This position will involve some local travel.

Competencies

  • Technical Capacity
  • Communications Proficiency
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Collaboration Skills

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe, AutoCAD Electrical 2021 or higher, Autodesk Vault.

Skills for Panel Testing

  • Knowledge of Electrical safety standards & procedures
  • Use of testing equipment
  • Ability to read electrical schematics
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Overall attention to detail