Electrical Engineer
The Electrical Engineer role at Confidential Client involves supporting the design and execution of electrical engineering projects across federal, commercial, and industrial sectors. Responsibilities include developing electrical system designs, preparing construction documentation, ensuring code compliance, and supporting construction administration activities. The position requires proficiency in electrical building systems design, relevant software tools, and knowledge of electrical codes, with an emphasis on teamwork and communication skills.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer (EIT) to support electrical engineering design and project delivery for federal, commercial, and industrial facilities. You will contribute to electrical system design, produce construction documentation, ensure code compliance, and support construction administration for new-build and renovation projects.
- Develop electrical designs from concept through final construction documents.
- Prepare design calculations, detailed drawings, and technical documentation.
- Design low-voltage (<1000V) and medium-voltage (1kV–35kV) distribution systems, branch circuits, lighting, lightning protection, data center systems, and specialty electrical systems.
- Apply NEC (NFPA 70) and other applicable codes and standards to designs.
- Support construction administration: respond to RFIs, review submittals, and conduct field inspections (travel up to ~10%).
- Assist with project coordination, process improvement, and mentoring junior staff as needed.
- Work on projects that may require eligibility for U.S. security clearances.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- EIT certification or actively pursuing the FE Exam.
- Minimum ~1 year of electrical design experience with an engineering firm (entry-level / junior engineers encouraged to apply).
- Experience with electrical building systems design and proficiency in:
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Revit (preferred)
- Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
- SKM Power Analysis and lighting foot-candle calculation tools
- Familiarity with NEC (NFPA 70), NFPA 780, NFPA 101, UFC, and UFGS is preferred.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
- Note: Only W2 employment; no visa sponsorship is available for this role.
Why Join
- Gain hands-on design and construction administration experience on federal, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Work with experienced engineers and mentors and expand skills in AutoCAD, Revit, and power system analysis.
- Competitive estimated compensation and opportunities for professional growth toward PE licensure.
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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