About Careertakes

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At a glance

• Location: Columbia, SC
• Discipline: Electrical (Entry-level)
• Markets: Education and Government / Municipal
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Work schedule: Full-time, in-office
• Sponsorship: Not available
• Estimated salary: $82,408 per year (estimated)

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level Electrical Engineering New Grad role will join the confidential client’s project teams to support building electrical system design, implementation oversight, and client-facing consulting work. Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the analysis and design of electrical systems for buildings, producing drawings, specifications, and calculations that meet codes and project standards
• Support engineering analysis and implementation oversight during construction and commissioning activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (MEP engineers, architects, project managers) to deliver integrated solutions for education and municipal projects
• Communicate with clients to gather requirements and clearly convey technical information
• Help plan and schedule project tasks to meet timelines and budget targets
• Document design decisions, client instructions, and monitor design progress for quality and compliance
• Analyze low- to medium-complexity engineering tasks and develop practical solutions with guidance from senior staff
• Participate in internal quality-control processes to ensure deliverables meet firm and industry standards
• Stay current on electrical engineering trends, energy-efficient design best practices (including MEP2050 / AIA2030 alignment), and relevant software tools
• Prioritize safety and identify potential electrical system risks during design and field work

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What You’ll Bring

Education

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent — required

Experience

• Entry-level / new graduate applicants welcome; prior internships in building design consulting are a plus

Required skills & abilities

• Strong technical foundation: circuit theory, power systems, electromagnetism, and building electrical system fundamentals
• Familiarity with industry software: lighting photometric tools (AGI, Elum Tools, Visual Lighting, or similar), energy compliance tools (ComCheck), and PDF/markup tools (Adobe, Bluebeam Revu)
• Basic experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to work collaboratively in teams
• Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and eagerness to learn
• Ability to travel up to 5% (occasionally overnight)

Preferred

• Internship experience in building design consulting
• Engineering in Training (EIT) credential preferred

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About the Team

• Project focus includes K–12, higher education, and municipal/public-sector work in South Carolina, often with full MEP and fire protection scopes for new schools, additions, renovations, and public buildings
• Projects regularly include technology and security coordination on larger school projects; team also supports public safety, county, healthcare, recreation, and related work as required
• Typical recent work includes electrical lighting rework for school districts, MCC replacement for state facilities, and science building additions and renovations at public universities

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Why the Confidential Client

The confidential client emphasizes mentorship and professional growth for early-career engineers, offering structured development programs, assigned mentors, and support for licensure (EIT → PE). Additional benefits listed by the client include competitive benefits (medical, dental, vision), paid time off, and programs to support innovation and career advancement.

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Notes & Disclosures

• This position is for Summer 2027 new graduate opportunities (entry-level electrical engineer / new grad)
• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• The confidential client is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations

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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.
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