Electrical Engineering New Graduate | Melbourne, FL
This entry-level Electrical Engineering position in Melbourne, FL offers new graduates hands-on experience in electrical systems design, analysis, and project support within education, corporate, and commercial markets. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver energy-efficient, code-compliant solutions while contributing to quality control, safety, and innovation initiatives. Confidential Client provides a supportive environment with mentorship, professional development, and employee ownership benefits.
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, Graduate.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
At a Glance
Location: Melbourne, FL
Discipline: Electrical
Markets: Education; corporate; commercial
Ownership: 100% employee-owned (ESOP)
Travel: Up to 5%
Work Schedule: Full in-office
Sponsorship: Not available
What You’ll Do
- Assist with the design and analysis of electrical systems, including detailed designs, specifications, and calculations that meet code requirements and client standards.
- Gather client requirements and communicate technical information clearly.
- Build and maintain client relationships through professional communication.
- Support consulting-project execution as part of a project team.
- Assist with project planning and scheduling to meet deadlines and objectives.
- Document design decisions and client instructions while monitoring design progress.
- Analyze low- to medium-complexity engineering tasks and propose practical, innovative solutions.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and consultants to develop efficient solutions.
- Participate in quality control processes to help ensure designs meet professional and regulatory standards.
- Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and electrical engineering best practices.
- Contribute to research, development, and innovation efforts.
- Prioritize safety and identify and mitigate potential safety risks associated with electrical systems.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, and project managers to deliver integrated solutions that meet project goals.
What You’ll Bring
Required Education
- Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and concepts used to produce technical plans and specifications.
- Strong technical and analytical skills, including fundamentals of circuit theory, electromagnetism, power systems, and electronics as applied to building electrical systems.
- Familiarity with industry-standard engineering software and tools, including lighting photometric calculation tools (AGI, ElumTools, Visual Lighting, or similar), energy compliance tools (e.g., ComCheck), and PDF/markup tools (Adobe, Bluebeam Revu).
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
- Team-oriented with the ability to work collaboratively.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt.
- Basic familiarity with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software.
- Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to travel up to 5% with occasional overnight stays.
Preferred
- Prior internship experience in the building design consulting industry.
- Engineering in Training (EIT) certification preferred.
About the Team
- The local Melbourne-based engineering team provides civil, mechanical, and electrical services across a wide range of sectors. Clients include confidential client, confidential client, and confidential client.
- Projects span cleanrooms and manufacturing facilities to large commercial, hospitality, and institutional buildings. Recent regional work includes large retail and institutional projects in the area.
Why Join
- Structured professional development program to build consulting and technical skills from day one.
- Assigned mentor to guide development.
- Firm-wide innovation programs that encourage cross-discipline collaboration and new technology adoption.
- In-house tools and platforms to streamline workflows and project work.
- Employee ownership participation and profit-sharing.
- Support for licensure prep (EIT → PE) and continuing professional development.
- Flexible dress policy and generous paid time off (including paid holidays and floating holidays).
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting day one with wellness benefits.
Bring Your Career to Our Confidential Client
This role is an opportunity to launch your electrical engineering career with hands-on design experience and mentorship while contributing to high-performance, energy-conscious projects. Apply if you are an early-career electrical engineer ready to learn, collaborate, and grow.
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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