Electrical Designer jobs in Wyoming, MI

We're on the lookout for an Electrical Designer to join our team of teams! Our ideal candidate is a humble and confident Electrical Designer with a passion for educational design, and at least two (2) years of relevant skills and experience.

Why Work with Us?
This is the part where most job descriptions jump into the responsibilities and requirements for the role being posted - and we'll get there shortly! But we like to start with the why instead of the what.

Our purpose is helping build strong communities through educational opportunity. We focus on projects within the educational ecosystem, from Pre-K through Higher Education and spaces in our community that support lifelong learning. Our team of educational planners, architects, and engineers get to work on a wide range of project types for a diverse set of clients, and we're proud of the impact that our work has on the lives and trajectories of students throughout the Midwest. Will you join us?

As an Electrical Designer at GMB you will:

• Join a cross disciplinary project team
• Formulate engineering documents by developing construction specifications, plans, and schedules.
• Observe and comply to federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying up to date on legislation and acting as an advisor on needed actions
• Plan and prepare preliminary layouts and detailed design drawings from engineering notes, sketches, and/or other drawings
• Revise plans per reviewer comments and designer redlines
• Review drawings for completeness, accuracy and quality
• Produce construction drawings including plans, elevations, sections, details, and schedules, etc.
• Have the opportunity to work in a primarily 'remote' work environment yet have the ability to work in one of our learning hubs as needed

What type of knowledge do I need to succeed in this role?
More than a specific degree and exact number of years of experience, we're most excited about what kind of knowledge you bring. For this role, we are seeking someone with developing professional expertise, who is able to apply guidelines and procedures to resolve a variety of issues without much day-to-day support or instruction.

Some components that may help indicate you are at this knowledge milestone include more tangible items like:

• 2 years' of industry technical drafting experience.
• Familiarity with the use of Autodesk Revit to produce Electrical design documents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for understanding and creating construction drawings.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently.
• A drive for learning and growth.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

What might set you apart from other candidates?

• Working knowledge of 3D BIM/Revit
• Working knowledge of EasyPower
• Working knowledge in lighting software, including Visual or ElumTools
• Two (2) year associate's degree in engineering, drafting technology or related field.
• Experience in communications systems for buildings.
• Experience in power and lighting systems for buildings.

We might be a great match for each other if you are:

• A self-starter with great time management who thrives in an environment with cross-discipline collaboration and team level decision making
• An individual who contributes beyond themselves, is motivated by their team's success, and works hard to ensure it
• Someone who enjoys trying new ideas, failing fast, and constantly improving

What you might also like to know:

We're an employee-owned company. This means that 100% of the ownership at GMB is held by us as employees. Our creativity, skills, and expertise have a direct impact on our value and growth. Your role as a teammate will have a direct impact on the company's actions and result in a share in its profits.

GMB doesn't operate within a hierarchical pyramid structure; instead we operate like a network of teams that come together around specific goals working toward our overarching purpose. We think this is a better way to work and help everyone reach their potential.

Finally, at GMB we embrace a flexible workplace that empowers each person to decide where and how they work best. Our inclusive, people-first culture encourages teams to collaborate, communicate and find fulfillment personally and professionally, regardless of location or schedule.

This is a direct hire, full time position.  Salary will be commensurate with experience, including an excellent benefit package. Must have current and continuing right to work in the United States without sponsorship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.