Electrical Engineer 1 (Entry Level) - Energy & Industrial
This entry-level Electrical Engineer role at Confidential Client involves working on power and industrial plant electrical systems design, including power distribution and equipment specification, under project lead supervision. The position emphasizes applying academic knowledge to retrofit and new generation projects, utilizing modern tools such as automation and AI to enhance engineering workflows, and requires collaboration within multidisciplinary teams in a hybrid work environment based in Chicago.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level Electrical Engineer will work on power and industrial projects under the direction of a project lead, contributing to design, analysis, and procurement activities across retrofit and new-generation installations.
- Support power distribution design for medium- and low-voltage systems (transformers, generators, motors).
- Prepare functional design drawings (single line, relay/metering, cable block, schematics) and documentation for 3-D modeling and drawing production.
- Perform detailed electrical calculations including auxiliary power studies, voltage drop, protective relay settings, and arc flash calculations.
- Prepare equipment specifications and bills of material; coordinate with vendors and recommend equipment to the client.
- Coordinate systems design activities with project teams to meet specifications, codes, and client requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and, when needed, travel to client/vendor offices or plant sites for construction coordination and field verification.
- Learn and develop professionally through peer-learning and participation in Communities of Practice.
Who You Are / Qualifications
Note: We do not sponsor employees for U.S. work authorization for this position.
Essential qualifications:
- BS or MS in Electrical Engineering (emphasis in power systems preferred).
- Familiarity with electrical system design and equipment selection for medium- and low-voltage distribution.
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles for producing technical plans and models.
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work in a team-based project environment and occasional travel to client sites.
Preferred Skills
- Degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completed / Engineer-in-Training designation.
- Experience in project-team electrical system design for new plants or plant modifications (equipment selection, control philosophy, calculations and specifications).
- Programming or scripting (Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations or design checks is valued but not required.
Work Schedule & Location
- Location: Schiller Park, IL (hybrid schedule).
- On-site requirement: Approximately 3 days per week in office.
- Occasional travel to client/vendor offices and plant sites for reviews and field verification.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $62,998 - $90,586 (annual).
- Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life & accident insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, FSA/HSA, 401(k), pre-tax commuter account, tuition assistance, licensure bonuses, paid vacation/PST/holidays, parental & bereavement leave, and flexible work arrangements.
- Confidential Client discloses compensation in compliance with applicable law. Eligible roles may also participate in a discretionary annual bonus.
AI & Automation
Confidential Client expects engineers to apply modern tools (automation, AI, scripting) to streamline workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Candidates should be willing to use or learn automation and agentic AI responsibly, applying strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
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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