Engineering Assistant (System Planning)

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Engineering Assistant (System Planning)

McCall Thomas Engineering Company, Inc. is seeking an entry level full-time Engineering Assistant to support our engineering team.

Job Location: Orangeburg, SC

Work schedule: M-TH 4X10

At McCall-Thomas Engineering we have been providing quality engineering and technical services since 1945. With more than 200 clients, McCall-Thomas continues to take great pride in utilizing our experience and efficiency to provide the highest quality engineering and technical services for the success of our clients.

McCall-Thomas Engineering is a multi-faceted engineering firm serving clients through Communications Engineering, Civil & Electrical Engineering and Design, Utility Maintenance Services, Electric Field Operations & UAS, and the McT Learning Center and Print Services.

McCall-Thomas Engineering is seeking an entry-level System Planning Engineering Assistant in Orangeburg, SC. The Engineering Assistant will need an Associate's degree in Engineering Design Technology or other power engineering related program with coursework or experience in electric utility design and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. As a McCall-Thomas Engineering Assistant, you will be joining a team of dedicated individuals committed to our mission of providing quality solutions and services to our clients.

The primary responsibilities for this role will include:

• Distribution System Planning, Construction Work Plans, Long Range Plans, RUS Standards, Electrical design,System Impact Studies, Coordination Studies, Arc Flash analysis, and other distribution design requirements for electric utilities
• Client interaction related to data needs, work schedules and status
• Load Forecasts
• Engineering analysis and reports
• Working with the Electrical Division team members and Marketing to expand client base and obtain additional projects
• Responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, and profitability of projects you are overseeing
• Oral presentations as required
• Assisting with proposals, project estimates and scheduling as required
• Travel and overnight stay will be a requirement for certain projects or marketing visits with clients
• Secondary responsibilities may include:
  • AutoCAD work
  • Contract development work
  • Relay drawing work
  • Field work at substations or distribution systems

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. This employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

What Will You Need (Required):

• Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship (required)
• Associate's degree in Engineering Design Technology or other electrical power related program (preferably from from an ABET-accredited engineering program)
• Experience or coursework in electric power supply
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office (or related) products like word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations
• Versatility and ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to share your knowledge with others
• Ability to work on a team or independently
• Willingness and ability to communicate with others in person and remotely using phone, video meetings, email and texts
  
• Valid drivers license
  

Qualifications ():

• Experience with Engineering Modules like Milsoft Windmil and Light Table, CYME, or SKM
• Knowledge of various utility construction codes and IEEE standards
• Ability to accurately complete start to finish construction work plans and long range plans in an efficient manner while remaining within budget and time constraints, and meeting the quality expectations of McCall-Thomas Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Existing relationships with electric utilities within South Carolina, North Carolina or Georgia

McCall-Thomas Engineering does not sponsor employees for work authorization in the US.

What We Offer:

At McCall-Thomas, we offer employees the chance to work with great people on exciting projects, with opportunity for growth. We also provide a full range of benefits for employees, such as:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company-paid medical insurance
• Company-paid long-term insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401k plan with employer contribution up to 5%
• Paid time off and holiday leave
• Stock ownership opportunities