Job description
Since 1961 Kleinfelder's architects, engineers, scientists, and construction professionals have been providing solutions that addresses our clients' design needs in transportation, water, commercial, education, and energy infrastructure. As a responsive, cross-disciplinary team of bright, creative, and innovative problem-solvers, we are dedicated to taking the right steps, every day, on every project from over 100 offices in the US, Canada and Australia.
Built on a foundation of excellence, Kleinfelder is committed to client-focused solutions. Through our depth of experience and understanding of design, markets, regulations, economic, and civic conditions, we identify and address challenges by combining innovation and common-sense solutions. Kleinfelder's integrated, award-winning architects and engineers collaborate with clients to meet their objectives - from project inception through design and execution. Connecting great people to the best work is our purpose - together, we deliver.
Kleinfelder is looking to add an Electrical Engineering co-op from Toledo, Maumee, and Bowling Green to join our Ohio Area Electrical Department in Maumee, OH! This Co-Op will begin in September 2023.
We are looking for candidate who can thrive and learn in a team-oriented workplace. The Ohio Area Electrical Department offers a wide range of challenging project work and a great opportunity to learn and develop professionally. This position will offer a flexible work schedule and reporting location and allow for limited work from home opportunities along with office days.
Required Experience:
- desire to learn, or experience in, electrical engineering associated with industrial facilities and commercial buildings,
- strong verbal and written communication skills,
- the ability to organize priorities and multi-task effectively, and
- a thirst to learn and achieve continuous improvement in a team environment, and
- a can-do attitude and problem-solving mindset are essential, and
- a strong commitment for accountability to project quality and schedule.
Education (Including any required Certifications):
We ask that students be at minimum a Junior pursuing a degree towards Electrical Engineering and have at least one prior co-op experience with an engineering firm, general contractor, or other company.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
The candidate should have the ability to readily learn, the fundamentals of the design of buildings and foundations including:
- ability to use Word, Excel, Bluebeam, Outlook, and Teams to effectively communicate with internal and external clients,
- experience in AutoCAD
- prior experience or willingness to learn Revit
- ability to adhere to organizational standards for quality and performance
- ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
- ability to read and interpret applicable building codes and design codes
- ability to assist in preparing basic electrical calculations under the direction of an Electrical Engineer or the Senior Electrical Engineer
- ability to assist in reviewing/checking calculations prepared by others
- ability to learn Electrical Analysis (SKM, Visual Lighting)
- ability to assist in the drafting of plans and details
- ability to assist in preparing meeting minutes
- ability to assist in reviewing and processing RFIs
- ability to assist in reviewing and processing Submittals and Shop Drawings
- ability to assist in performing field observation and field measurements to record existing conditions
- ability to work collaboratively with other design disciplines (MEP) to coordinate the electricals with the overall design
- ability to work safe and adhere to the Kleinfelder safety program requirements
- willing to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, willingness to climb, work at heights, over water, and other austere conditions for inspections and/or observations
Equal Opportunity: Kleinfelder is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans. (Compliant with the new VEVRAA and Section 503 rules)
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
Please note that Kleinfelder does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, Kleinfelder will not consider or agree to payment for any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, Kleinfelder explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resume, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Kleinfelder.
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