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, Power Systems Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Engineer to join their engineering team supporting power and electrical systems design. Under the supervision of an Engineering Team Lead or Manager, you will help deliver projects that meet engineering standards and client specifications.

• May collaborate with or oversee Designers assigned to your work or team.
• Review, comment on, and process equipment and system submittals.
• Coordinate electrical work with architectural, structural, mechanical, and plumbing disciplines.
• Prepare, check, and specify power, lighting, and auxiliary electrical systems.
• Develop power single-line diagrams.
• Support short-circuit modeling and overcurrent protection coordination studies.
• Coordinate designs with project specifications and equipment buy-outs.
• Visit job sites to survey existing electrical conditions under supervision.
• Learn and use engineering analysis tools to analyze loads, lighting levels, and short-circuit currents under senior engineer guidance.
• Participate in project team meetings and interface with architects, mechanical contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Assist senior engineers with field observations, construction design updates, and drawing interpretation.

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What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architectural engineering, construction sciences, or equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated interest or coursework in electrical/power systems, lighting, or related disciplines.
• Willingness to learn engineering analysis programs such as SKM, E-Tap, or similar.
• Ability to become competent in Autodesk/AutoCAD or similar drafting tools, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), and lighting/illuminance software.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive attitude and ability to manage multiple tasks under supervision.

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Competencies & Skills

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Productivity and time management
• Strategic thinking and problem solving
• Familiarity or willingness to learn electrical codes and energy-efficiency requirements
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines

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Travel & Working Conditions

• Travel: Up to 10% (does not include local field visits).
• Primarily indoor office work with occasional job-site visits; may include standing, walking, typing, lifting up to ~40 lbs, and exposure to typical construction site conditions during supervised visits.
• Confidential Client complies with the ADA and applicable state law and will consider reasonable accommodations.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated pay: $73,567 per year (estimated).
• Benefits include:
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • 401(k)
  • Performance-based annual bonus program
  • Paid time off (17 PTO days per year) + 10 paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and disability insurance options
  • Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
  • Charitable giving match

Note: The pay range above reflects expectations for candidates who meet the listed qualifications. Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and location.

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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.

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