Entry Level Utility Engineer Jobs in Ridgewood, NJ

MGE Unified Technologies Corp. (MGE UTC) is looking for new talent to join the team. MGE UTC provides integrated technology solutions geared at improving business processes, maximizing return on investment and helping organizations plan for the future.

Our core services include design, consulting and project administration for cable technologies, integrated security and audiovisual environments.

Our broad experience working with Clients, Architects, Engineers, Construction Managers/General Contractors and Technology Contractors enables us to provide valuable insight and deliver results for a global audience of companies seeking design consulting and project management excellence.

Our hands-on approach to technology project management, utilizes a rational and thoughtful approach with our clients to establish clear and precise objectives. Together with our detailed design documents and our style of implementation management, we strive to ensure that what is designed is actually implemented in the field, on time and under budget.

Position Summary

The Junior Designer is a trusted entry-level design team assistant, working under the direct supervision of the Project Manager to provide valuable design support to the project team. This includes performing basic engineering design & project functions such as surveys, calculations, selection & layouts. The Junior Designer assists the design team with all project phases and effectively communicates with peers, supervisors, vendors, consultants, clients & stakeholders. This includes assisting in the construction administration process with the ability to process and review shop drawings, perform basic field observations, and prepare respective reports. The Junior Designer also begins training for the Designer function. Part of this training may include taking on Designer responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree or equivalent.
• Great interpersonal skills.
• Polished communication skills (both verbal & writing).
• Highly organized and composed under pressure.
• Must be able to manage strict timelines with multiple projects to meet deadlines under high-pressure environment.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD & REVIT.

Expectations

Trade-Specific Competency – Technology

Level 1 (Basic Proficiency)

• Thoroughly understands all company drawing conventions & filing standards.
• The ability to draft and develop technology drawings for telecommunications, security, audiovisual, etc.
• The ability to produce drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Basic knowledge of iBwave.

Computer Aided Design (CAD & BIM)

Level 1 (Basic Proficiency)

• Able to operate the CAD workstation native environment – hardware and operating system software.
• File management: Knows how to open, save, find, and copy files over a network.
• Creates basic geometry using 2D drawing and modify commands.
• Easily works with a real-time pan and zoom.
• Utilizes drawing aids such as snap, ortho, and osnap.
• Organize entities into appropriate layers.
• Able to determine the scales of various hardcopy output.
• Creates annotation (text and dimensions) in a professional style and size.
• Understands page layouts, viewports, plot styles, and plotting.
• Can use template drawings.
• Uses inquiry commands to assure accuracy.
• Effectively use blocks and the Design Center.
• Able to edit with grips and selection sets.
• Understands orthographic and multi-view projection.
• Ably uses the Help utility.
• Ability to launch/open the Revit Project properly.
• Understands the User interface.
• Navigates the Project Browser to review Sheets for appropriate graphic layout.
• Understands Sheet Sets for Submissions.
• Ably determines hardcopy output.