About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Electrical Engineer (E.I.T) role focused on power systems, testing and distribution. Working for our Confidential Client you'll support field and office engineering tasks while developing toward EIT/PE licensure.

• Perform and support power system studies for customer facilities, including arc flash, short circuit, coordination, load flow, harmonics and power factor analyses
• Assist with scheduled study updates as facility equipment or configurations change
• Update breaker and relay settings; develop relay setting files for modern protective relays
• Contribute to the design and development of electrical power distribution systems
• Review and edit engineering final project reports; help produce polished deliverables
• Conduct site walk-throughs with the sales and project teams to gather technical requirements and build customer rapport
• Follow safety, testing and service protocols along with ANSI/IEEE/NETA and OEM procedures
• Build relationships within the regional electrical community (data center, contractors, NETA, industrial & building associations)
• Pursue technical growth toward NETA credentials and the EIT → PE career path

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (required)
• Recent graduate or early-career Electrical Engineer with demonstrated interest in power systems and distribution
• Coursework or project experience in power system analysis, electrical distribution or protection
• Familiarity (coursework or hands-on) with arc flash studies, short circuit, coordination or load flow is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to perform site visits and interact professionally with customers and field teams

Preferred/Helpful

• Experience with power systems analysis tools (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower) — beneficial but not required
• Interest in relay coordination and protective device settings
• Motivation to progress toward EIT/PE licensure

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Location & Schedule

• Primary work location: Downtown Joliet, IL (on-site / local travel for site visits expected)
• Employment type: Full-time
• Estimated salary: $72,127 per year (estimated)

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Why Careertakes & Our Client

Careertakes connects you to this Confidential Client to provide a clear path for development in electrical power engineering. This role is designed for recent graduates or early-career engineers who want hands-on experience with power system studies, protection, and distribution and who plan to pursue EIT and PE licensure.

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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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