About Careertakes

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Assistant Engineer I (Electrical) to support electrical design for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for early-career electrical engineers with interest in industrial power systems, distribution, motor controls, and electrical design tools.

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What You’ll Do

• Support lead electrical engineers on multiple concurrent water and wastewater projects.
• Prepare and edit project-specific electrical specifications and adapt corporate master specs.
• Perform electrical calculations (conductor sizing, conduit sizing, protective device selection, lighting) under supervision.
• Assist with electrical power system studies using SKM and/or ETAP as required.
• Produce electrical design drawings using AutoCAD and/or Revit; coordinate equipment layout.
• Coordinate with civil, mechanical, structural, architectural, HVAC, and instrumentation teams for fully integrated designs.
• Conduct site visits from conceptual design through construction and support construction administration (shop drawing review, RFIs, change orders).
• Support factory witness testing and other equipment testing as needed.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 0–2 years relevant experience in heavy industrial electrical engineering and design (entry-level).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability and commitment to obtain Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification within two years of hire.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Current EIT certification.
• Experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Familiarity with SKM or ETAP power system analysis tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit (BIM workflows).
• Basic working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

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What We Offer

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts (medical, dependent care, transportation).
• Short- and long-term disability and employer-paid life insurance.
• Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO).
• Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and financial planning support.
• Professional development support — tuition reimbursement, training, and incentives for licensure and professional membership.
• Flexible hybrid work schedule to support work/life balance.
• Starting pay is based on skills, experience, education, and location; this posting includes an estimated annual figure.

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Compensation

• Estimated (from source posting): $80,656 per year (approximate). Starting salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience, and geographic location.

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Location & Work Model

• Location: Charlotte, NC — local candidates preferred for site visits and client interaction.
• Hybrid work model typically available; on-site work is required as project needs dictate.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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