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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER TRAINEE

DEFINITION: This is entrance level training work to develop practical proficiency in the use of electrical engineering knowledges, skills, and abilities.

Employees in this class participate in an on-the-job training program under the supervision of professional engineers. Assignments are designed to develop the employee’s ability to apply the knowledges and skills of the electrical engineering field to the solution of practical problems, increase the employee’s ability to identify problems early in the project, and develop solutions which conform to agency policies, rules, and regulations as well as professional standards. Work may include assignments in different organizational units to increase the employee’s awareness of the scope of engineering practiced in the Commonwealth and insure appropriate job placement. Work is closely screened prior to assignment and reviewed in detail for completeness, technical accuracy, and soundness of approach while in progress and upon completion.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: Participates in an on-the-job training program designed to develop practical proficiency in the use of electrical engineering skills developed in school.

Assists in the design and review of construction drawings for installation of electrical systems.

Creates design drawings, details, and schedules for components of electrical systems.

Uses Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software to create design drawings for components of electrical systems.

Calculates the connected electrical load for an uncomplicated rewiring project.

Assists in the review of permit applications for installation of sub-stations, and related electrical distribution facilities.

Assists in the inspection, investigation, and resolution of the construction of electrical distribution systems for compliance with contract specifications, national and state electrical safety codes, and engineering soundness.

Assists in the determination of wire and electric panel sizes for electrical distribution systems.

Assists in the review of construction drawings for installation of traffic signals, electrical distribution systems, sub-stations, and similar appurtenances.

Performs related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles and practices of electrical engineering construction and construction inspection.

Knowledge of the principles of construction cost estimating.

Knowledge of algebra, plane and solid geometry, and plane trigonometry.

Knowledge of the principles of electrical engineering utilized to develop drawings and specifications for components of electrical systems.

Ability to read and interpret architectural, and mechanical, and structural engineering drawings, and specifications used in the design and construction of electrical systems.

Ability to read and interpret inspection and testing reports; and prepare technical field investigation reports.

Ability to create design drawings, details, schedules for components of electrical systems.

Ability to operate a micro-station Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) system.

Ability to read and interpret federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and standards applicable to the design or construction of engineering projects.

Ability to read, write, and communicate orally in English.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: A Bachelor's Degree in electrical engineering;

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An Engineer-in-Training certificate issued by or acceptable to the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers.