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

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Role Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer (E.I.T) to support electrical power systems, testing, and distribution projects in Joliet, IL. This role is ideal for a recent or soon-to-be Electrical Engineering graduate who wants hands-on experience performing power system studies and developing protection and distribution expertise while working with experienced Professional Engineers.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform and support power system studies for customer facilities, including arc flash, short circuit, coordination, load flow, harmonics, and power factor analyses.
• Provide scheduled studies and update existing studies as facility equipment or configurations change.
• Assist with updating breaker and relay settings and developing relay-settings files for modern relays.
• Support design and development of electrical power distribution systems and build technical design documentation.
• Review and edit engineering final project reports and help produce formal, client-ready deliverables.
• Perform site walk-throughs with sales and field teams to provide technical insight and establish rapport with customers.
• Develop technical expertise in power system design, protection, and operation; work toward NETA credentials (potentially NETA Level 4).
• Follow safety, testing and service protocols, ANSI/IEEE/NETA procedures, OEM requirements, and client-specific requirements.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Recent or soon-to-be Electrical Engineering graduate, or early-career engineer with an interest in power systems and electrical distribution.
• Coursework or project experience involving power systems or electrical distribution (power system studies, protection, relays, or related projects).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work on-site for facility walk-throughs in the Chicagoland area as required.

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Nice to Have

• Working toward or possession of E.I.T. status; interest in pursuing PE.
• Hands-on experience with power-system study software (e.g., SKM, ETAP, EasyPower) or relay-setting tools.
• Exposure to NETA/ANSI/IEEE standards and common utility practices.
• Interest in building relationships within the local electrical and data center communities.

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Joliet, IL (on-site / field visits as required)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Estimated pay: $57,718 per year (estimated)

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Third-party recruiting support with access to additional, matched opportunities.
• Confidential Client offers mentorship and a clear technical growth path toward EIT/PE development.
• Competitive entry-level compensation and a chance to build specialized skills in power systems, protection, and distribution.

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Legal & Compliance

Confidential Client and Careertakes are committed to compliance with applicable federal, state, and local hiring laws. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities; contact Careertakes if you need an accommodation during the application or interview process.

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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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