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, Trade & Construction.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Design electrical systems for building and infrastructure projects, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, and fire alarm / life-safety systems
• Perform load, short‑circuit, and voltage‑drop calculations to support safe, code‑compliant designs
• Prepare construction drawings, specifications, and design reports
• Coordinate electrical work with mechanical, structural, and architectural teams
• Support construction administration activities such as submittal reviews, RFI responses, and site visits
• Work under licensed engineers to grow technical skills and progress toward PE licensure

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
• EIT certification required
• 1+ years of electrical design experience or relevant internship experience
• Working knowledge of the NEC and applicable building codes
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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Preferred / Helpful Skills

• Experience with power distribution and lighting design for commercial or infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with short‑circuit and coordination studies
• Prior construction administration or site observation experience
• Interest in professional development toward PE licensure

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Role Details

• Employment type: Full‑time or Contractor
• Location: Pittsburgh, PA (on‑site / hybrid as required by project)
• Estimated pay: $62,061 per year — estimated (listed by source)
• This opportunity is a strong fit for an EIT who wants hands‑on design work and mentorship under licensed engineers.

Confidential Client and Careertakes will review resumes confidentially. Only applicants who submit a resume will be contacted for next steps.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.