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 services (Power/Electrical).

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 role supporting a Confidential Client’s power and electrical engineering projects. Under direct supervision you will learn core power engineering practices and contribute to project deliverables across generation, substation, distribution, protection and automation workstreams.

• Learn, practice and promote all safety policies and procedures 100% of the time.
• Learn client and company procedures for developing site designs for electrical distribution facilities.
• Be trained to prepare power system studies and analyses including short-circuit, voltage, time-current coordination, equipment duty and load flow.
• Prepare site drawings and construction sketches for electrical installations that balance safety, reliability and cost.
• Assist in preparing job packages: material estimates, material requisitions, and scope documents.
• Evaluate loading and component selections (transformers, fuses, etc.) to ensure safe and cost-effective designs.
• Maintain accurate records and update client systems with timely, correct documentation.
• Prepare CADD drawings and other technical deliverables under guidance.
• Support company and client business goals while representing the Confidential Client professionally.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Entry-level — recent graduates or engineers with limited professional experience are encouraged to apply.
• Strong desire to build a career in power / electrical engineering.
• Ability to learn technical tools and power-system analysis methods on the job.
• Proactive, motivated, and collaborative team player with attention to detail.
• Authorization to work in the U.S. is required.

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Skills

• AutoCAD / AutoCAD Electrical (or equivalent)
• Electrical design fundamentals (distribution, substation, protection)
• Basic power system studies (short-circuit, load flow, time-current coordination)
• Schematic and CADD drawing preparation
• Material estimation and job package support
• Strong verbal and written communication

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay range: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour (hourly; final offer within this range will depend on qualifications, experience, and other job-related factors).
• Job type: Contract to Hire (hourly contract position with potential conversion).
• If eligible, benefits for the temporary assignment may include: medical, dental & vision; critical illness, accident & hospital plans; 401(k) with pre-tax and Roth options; voluntary life & AD&D; short- and long-term disability; HSA; transportation benefits; employee assistance program; and paid time off policies. Benefit eligibility depends on role and length of assignment.

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Workplace & Important Dates

• Location: Fully onsite — Lakeland, FL (Confidential Client site).
• Application deadline (anticipated): Nov 7, 2026.
• Expected employment type: CONTRACTOR (Contract-to-hire).

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Hiring Process & Accessibility

Careertakes and the Confidential Client strive to run a fair, inclusive hiring process. Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities — please contact Careertakes if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process.

Careertakes and the Confidential Client may use AI-assisted tools to help screen and evaluate applicants; these tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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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.