ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION DESIGN

& MANAGEMENT
Common Job Titles

Recent Employers

Salary Data

Placement Rate

Electrical Drafter
Electrical Project
Manager
Electrical Designer
BIM Specialist

Parsons Electric
Black & Veatch
Egan Companies
Gausman & Moore

$47,880

100%

**

National Median Salary

Program Description

Degree Requirements

The Electrical Construction Design & Management program provides graduates

with the knowledge and skills necessary for entry-level employment in the electrical
engineering/construction industry.

ELEC1111

AC & DC Electrical Lab

ELEC1112

AC & DC Electrical Principles

ELEC1211

AC & DC Machines & Controls Lab

Graduates of the program start a career as drafters, designers, estimators, or project

managers at engineering firms or electrical contractor companies. Students receive
training in fundamental electrical theory and application; motors, transformers and
generators; electrical control systems; electrical installations and wiring; electrical
safety; drafting and designing power, lighting and low voltage systems; lighting
calculations; power system analysis; cost estimation; CSI specifications; and project
management.

ELEC1212

AC & DC Machines Principles

ECDM2110

Electrical Commercial Design Project

ECDM2120

Electrical Commercial Design Theory

ECDM2130

Electrical Commercial Design Calculation

ECDM2140

Electrical Residential Design Project

ECDM2150

Electrical Residential Design Application

ECDM2210

Electrical Industrial Design Project

ECDM2220

Electrical Industrial Design Theory

ECDM2230

Electrical Industrial Design Calculation

ECDM2240

Electrical Estimating & Management Lab

ECDM2250

Electrical Estimating & Management Applications

MATH1500

Algebra, Trig & Boolean Algebra

Humanities Elective

Communication Elective

Social Sciences Elective

Diversity Elective

Arts & Sciences Electives

The National Electrical Code (NEC) is studied extensively. Students learn to think
like a designer, learning crucial problem-solving skills as they advance through the
program. Arts & Sciences curriculum supports the technical skills students learn as
well as enhance oral and written communication skills, fundamental math skills and
critical thinking ability. Students also complete a capstone electrical engineering/
construction project that integrates and documents all aspects of drafting, designing,
specifying, analyzing, estimating and managing.
Dunwoody College of Technology: a non-profit, private technical college since 1914.
Credential Earned

AAS Degree

Classes Offered

Day

Length of Program

2 years (4 semesters)

Available Starts

Fall Semester; Spring Semester

Further Study

Bachelors Completion Degree in Construction

Management

How to Apply
dunwoody.edu
612.374.5800
info@dunwoody.edu
* Based on the 2012-2013 Edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, www.bls.gov
** Data reflects placement for AY2013-14 graduates indicating employment in their field of study within 6 months following graduation.
Full data calculations are available for review during College open hours Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT at Career Services
or contact rthomson@dunwoody.edu.
AY:2015-16 Revised: 3.05.15

Course Descriptions
ELEC1111 AC & DC Electrical Lab
Investigation and application of electronics and
electrical alternating and direct current principles
and theories utilizing electrical math, basic
schematics, test equipment, circuit connections,
and analysis techniques to identify and predict
electrical and electronic component and circuit
behaviors.
ELEC1112 AC & DC Electrical Principles
Examination of electronics and electrical
alternating and direct current principles and
theories utilizing electrical math, basic schematics,
and circuit analysis techniques to identify and
predict electrical and electronic component and
circuit behaviors.
ELEC1211 AC & DC Machines & Controls Lab
Investigation and analysis of AC and DC machines
with both industrial and programmable logic
control systems utilizing schematics and
components to create and build electrical circuits
with the inclusion of testing and troubleshooting
procedures of equipment for a comprehensive
analysis of industrial manufacturing systems.
ELEC1212 AC & DC Machines Principles
Examination of DC and AC machine principles
and theories with an emphasis on industrial
manufacturing system calculations and analysis
including use of the National Electrical Code
regulations for installations.
ECDM2110 Electrical Commercial Design
Project
Electrical design and project management of a
simulated commercial building project. The project
involves lighting, power and low voltage systems.
Detailed documentation of all aspects of the
project for external review. CAD (Computer Aided
Drafting) and Revit stations are utilized to simulate
a design environment.
ECDM2120 Electrical Commercial Design
Theory
Various principles, practices and required codes
as utilized in commercial electrical construction;
involves lighting systems solutions, selection
of power systems, and low voltage systems.
Scheduling and project management practices are
emphasized.
ECDM2130 Electrical Commercial Design
Calculation
Various mathematical skills for calculations
involved in electrical construction in commercial
buildings; involves lighting systems applications,
power systems applications, and low voltage
systems selection. Scheduling and project
management practices use calculation procedures.

ECDM2140 Electrical Residential Design

Project
Electrical design of a simulated residential multifamily dwelling. The project involves lighting
systems, power systems and low voltage systems.
Detailed documentation of all aspects of the
project. Basics of computer-assisted design (CAD
& Revit) will assist in the production of drawings
and documentation.
ECDM2150 Electrical Residential Design
Application
Various principles, practices and codes as
utilized in residential electrical construction;
involves lighting systems design, power systems,
and low voltage systems. Calculate lighting
design solutions and other industry-standard
computations for residential design.
ECDM2210 Electrical Industrial Design Project
Electrical design and project management of a
simulated multiple-use building project; involves
lighting systems, power systems, low voltage
systems, scheduling and project management.
Detailed drawings and documentation of all
aspects of the project for external review.
ECDM2220 Electrical Industrial Design Theory
Various principles, practices and codes utilized
in industrial electrical construction; involves
lighting systems, power transformation and
distribution systems, control and low voltage
systems. Scheduling and project management for
a complex, commercial/industrial project .
ECDM2230 Electrical Industrial Design
Calculation
Mathematical skills for principles, practices
and code computations as utilized in electrical
construction of a multiple use building; involves
total integration of all electrical systems for
a complete building design. Procedures and
practices used (including appropriate computer
software) for scheduling and project management.
ECDM2240 Electrical Estimating &
Management Lab
Detailed estimation and project management of
residential, commercial and industrial electrical
construction projects using industry software.
Scheduling and bidding of construction projects
and project documentations.
ECDM2250 Electrical Estimating &
Management Applications
Process of estimation and project management
for electrical construction projects; scheduling
and bidding of construction projects and project
documentations.

MATH1500 Algebra, Trig & Boolean Algebra

Polynomials, proportions and linear equations. Trig
functions, graphs, and vectors. Binary, octal and
hexadecimal number systems. Boolean Algebra
and mapping.