Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) - New Graduate
The Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) role at Confidential Client offers a new graduate the opportunity to gain hands-on experience designing electrical systems such as power distribution and lighting under the mentorship of licensed Professional Engineers. This position involves collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines, contributing to real projects, and building a foundation toward obtaining a Professional Engineer license, all within a supportive, employee-owned firm offering hybrid work flexibility.
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Confidential Client (a full-service architecture & engineering firm) is hiring an entry-level Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) to join their engineering team in Tuxedo, GA. This is a hands-on design role for a recent graduate ready to begin the PE track, work on power distribution and lighting systems, and collaborate across MEP and architectural disciplines.
What You’ll Do
As an Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) you will:
- Support development of electrical design drawings and plans for commercial, institutional, and government projects
- Perform load calculations, circuiting, and equipment selections for power distribution and lighting systems
- Apply electrical codes, standards, and best practices to design work
- Draft and review technical documentation, specifications, and design details
- Coordinate electrical systems with architects and other engineering disciplines (mechanical, structural, civil)
- Assist with field investigations, testing, and construction support when required
- Work under licensed Professional Engineers with mentorship toward PE licensure
What We’re Looking For
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam passed by the start date
- Eligible to work in the United States and able to obtain required security clearance for federal projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn
- Good verbal and written communication skills for client and team collaboration
Preferred skills:
- Experience with Revit and basic BIM workflows
- Familiarity with lighting design, power distribution, and load calculations
- Interest in government or federal project work and PE licensure track
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $67,000 — $91,000 per year (listed range)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
- Multiple group health insurance options
- 401(k) with up to 6% employer match
- 24 days PTO, 5 paid holidays per year
- 80 hours paid parental leave for birth or adoption
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Work-from-home flexibility / hybrid options and reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities
Additional Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Tuxedo, GA (on-site / hybrid as required)
- This role supports work on government/federal projects; ability to obtain security clearance is required
- EOE / AAP — Confidential Client and Careertakes welcome applicants from all backgrounds
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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