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Since our inception in Valdosta, GA in 1975, Ace has been performing quality electrical installations in a full range of markets including: commercial, mission critical, education, healthcare, institutional, industrial, correctional facilities, hospitality, military bases, retail and others. In the past 15 years, locations have been added in Macon, GA, Atlanta, GA, Jackson, TN, Statesboro, GA, Sanford, NC and Plain City, OH. Ace offers fabrication services, hard bid, design-build, negotiated contracts and fee-based work. We have the resources, professional staff and project management team to handle almost any type of electrical project. Our history of safety and quality has been established through years of successful projects and satisfied customers. Ace Electric is growing bigger in business each year and has no signs of slowing down!

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurances
• 401k with Match
• Access to Ace University: Apprenticeship Program, Leadership Training, Skill Building Classes and much more!
  

General Summary:

This position is responsible for creating detailed drawings required for Prefabrication. Drawings will include underground duct bank and racks, electrical room layouts, IT, data room layouts, overhead conduit routing, seismic bracing layout, light fixture layout, concrete slab embeds, in-wall devices layout, and various support methods.

Preferred Job Skills:

Familiarity and knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and application of the NEC into electrical design documents. Ability to create and maintain productive relationships with employees, clients, and vendors. Must possess ability to read and interpret construction/building designs. Must be able to collaborate in a fast-paced team environment. Must have basic math skills, dependable transportation, and a willingness to commute to remote job sites as needed. Must possess effective communication skills.

Mandatory Hiring Requirements:

References, Background Check, Drug Screen Testing, Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities:

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  Collaborates with Project Managers and Project Foreman to determine which systems and assemblies can be prefabricated to improve efficiency during install.
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  Obtains and assembles data to complete fabrication drawings, visiting job sites to compile information, as necessary.
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  Reads, interprets, and modifies designs.
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  Prepares and creates clear, complete, and accurate plans and detail drawings from rough or detailed sketches/notes, contract documents, contract changes and/or bid specifications.
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  Train with DESIGNER/DETAILER III for 2-3 months.
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  Travel to job sites and assist with installation when necessary
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  Utilizes Bluebeam efficiently and creates assembly fabrication drawings.
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  Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• License:Journey Level or Master's License preferred.
• Education:High School Graduate or GED. Technical Electrical Degree preferred. Electrical Apprentice Program Graduate preferred.
• Experience:Two to Three years of field experience.
• Revit and AutoCAD experience preferred.
• OSHA Construction Outreach Training - 10 Hour.

Working Conditions:

• Job requires working in all weather elements; heat, cold, rain, or snow, depending on job location and time of year.
• Must be able to utilize construction site sanitary facilities (Porta-Johns).
• Work in restricted or confined areas such as switch gear-rooms, manholes, utility tunnels and crawl spaces.
• Must wear all personal protective equipment as required
• Must be able to regularly work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required. Night shifts, weekends, and out-of-town work may be required.
  

Required Physical/Mental Functions:

• Positively identify colors of wire and other items as required.
• Comprehension of construction drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Must have the ability to safely use required power tools.
• Comprehend and practice safe work procedures as outlined in Company Safety Handbook.
• Operate company truck with manual and automatic transmission.
• Read and interpret maps, instructional manuals, work site directions, and written instructions.
• Must hear and see well (either natural or with correction).
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull and reach overhead.
• Able to lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Tolerant to prolonged standing and movement on foot.
• Climb ladders (all types).
• Repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Must be able to make transition from employee parking area or street into construction work areas and to gain access to all levels of the building, even if the only means of access is by O.S.H.A. approved site construction ladder or stairs still under construction but acceptable for use.

AAP/EEO Statement:

Ace Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.