Electrical Engineer (E.I.T)
This entry-level Electrical Engineer role supports electrical power systems, testing, and distribution projects, working closely with experienced engineers to develop expertise in power system studies and protection. The position involves performing various power system analyses, assisting in relay settings development, conducting site walk-throughs, and building technical relationships within the electrical community. It offers a long-term career path toward EIT and PE certification and opportunities to gain credentials such as NETA Level 4.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer (E.I.T) to join their power systems engineering team in Downtown Joliet, IL. This role is ideal for a recent Electrical Engineering graduate or early-career engineer who wants hands-on experience with power system studies, protection, and electrical distribution while progressing toward EIT and PE credentials.
- Support and perform power system studies for customer facilities, including front-end analysis and scheduled updates
- Assist with arc flash, short circuit, coordination, load flow, harmonics and power factor studies
- Help develop and update breaker and relay settings; prepare relay setting files for modern relays
- Contribute to electrical power distribution design and documentation; review and edit final engineering reports
- Participate in site walk-throughs with sales and project teams to gather technical requirements and build customer rapport
- Follow ANSI/IEEE/NETA procedures, OEM requirements, and client-specific safety/testing protocols
- Build relationships within the Chicagoland electrical community (data centers, contractors, NETA, industrial clients)
- Work toward gaining the technical knowledge and experience required for NETA credentials and the EIT → PE career path
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering
- Recent or soon-to-be graduate, or early-career engineer with a demonstrated interest in power systems and distribution
- Coursework or project experience involving power systems, electrical distribution, or related studies
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce clear, professional engineering deliverables
- Good communication skills for interacting with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Willingness to support field visits and travel within the Chicagoland area as needed
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Familiarity with power system analysis tools (e.g., ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, PSCAD) — helpful but not required
- Exposure to relay coordination and protection system concepts
- Experience or interest in arc flash analysis and NETA testing practices
- Membership or engagement with local industry groups (NETA, IEEE, local electrical associations)
Why Join
- Mentorship from experienced Professional Engineers with a clear EIT → PE development path
- Real-world experience across power system studies, protection, and distribution design
- Opportunity to build a professional network within the Chicagoland power and data center communities
- Support for career growth and credentialing (EIT/PE and potential NETA advancement)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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