Electrical Construction Design & Management

As the only two-year electrical construction design and management program in Minnesota, Dunwoody prepares you for a rewarding—and highly sought after—career in electrical estimating, design, or project management.

36.7

Job Inquiries Per Graduate

Source 2019-20 Dunwoody Career Services Annual Report

Dunwoody College is Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission

2 Years

Graduates earn an associate of applied science degree

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Dunwoody Electrical Construction Design & Management

Dunwoody’s Electrical Construction Design & Management program provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to create estimates, develop schedules, and effectively manage complex electrical construction projects from start to finish.

Tour active construction sites and unique facilities, engage with industry leaders, and participate in national competitions—all of which will introduce you to a variety of uses and solutions for electrical design.

The program integrates all aspects of electrical drafting, designing, estimating, and managing. Presentations to industry experts and leaders help you to better learn industry standards and best practices from those in your field.

Software you will use includes a suite of programs you will find out in industry, including AutoCAD, Revit, Accubid Electrical, Visual 3D, and Navisworks. And extensive study of the National Electrical Code (NEC)—set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)—will guide you on how to design electrical systems that are safe, reliable, and code compliant.

An OSHA 10 Construction Card is offered to students who successfully complete the required 10 hours of training. This card is widely accepted by most electrical contractors in the US.

Because of the high demand for graduates in this field, most students interested in working in their field of study during college receive employment opportunities from electrical design firms or electrical contractors during their second year of the program.

This degree directly transfers into Dunwoody’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management.

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Class topics include:

Electrical circuits and power system analysis
Transformers, generators, and distribution equipment
Drafting, designing, and BIM modeling
Electrical installations and wiring
Drafting and designing
Lighting and low voltage systems
Power system analysis
Cost estimation
Project management

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Recent Employers of Graduates

Companies that hire our graduates include:

Hunt Electric Corporation
Xcel Energy
Egan Companies
Gausman & Moore
Steen Engineering
Parsons

Common Job Titles

Possible job titles upon graduation include:

Electrical Project Manager
Electrical Designer
Electrical Estimator
Electrical Drafter
BIM Specialist

Student Organizations

Opportunities to get involved outside of the classroom include:

National Electrical Contractors Association Student Chapter (NECA)
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK)
SkillsUSA
Student Government Association (SGA)

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A life-changing experience

" Dunwoody was the single most transformative experience of my life. The connections I made here are the most fruitful I’ve ever had. I couldn’t be prouder to be a Dunwoody alum. "

Jessica Hart

'18 Electrical Construction Design & Management

Facilities

Electrical Design Lab

Work in an open concept lab space designed to foster collaboration and learning.

Plotter for printing construction drawings
Monitors for two-screen operations
Multimedia wall
Collaborative conference and presentation practice space

AC/DC Electrical Lab

Learn how circuits work by testing the theories of electricity and magnetism.

Various electronic components – diodes, capacitors, LEDs
Circuit elements such as switches, transformers, inductors, and contactors
Experiment with multiple power sources of various voltage and frequency
Test and measure circuits with analog and digital multi-meters, voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters and galvometers