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About the role

(Hybrid) — Expected start: Summer 2027.

Confidential Client, a leading engineering consulting firm delivering engineering and custom software development services, is hiring an Entry-Level Electrical Design Engineer. This is an early-career, hands-on role for candidates finishing an academic program and seeking formal onboarding and training in electrical design, control-panel layout, wiring and schematics, and related documentation. You will join project teams that serve diverse industries (manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, consumer products) and contribute to real projects while learning best practices and industry tools.

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What You’ll Do

• Designs custom control panels, prepares bills of materials (BOM), and generates wiring and schematic diagrams
• Produce one-line power distribution drawings and related documentation
• Conduct IO checkout and validation for control systems
• Perform enclosure FLA and heat dissipation calculations
• Create and maintain AutoCAD Electrical templates, symbols and blocks library
• Organize and maintain project drawings, revision control and technical information
• Research components and extract electrical requirements from datasheets and manuals
• Manage time effectively across multiple projects and meet deliverable deadlines

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Who You Are / Requirements

• Engineer Level I — 0–1 years relevant experience (entry-level)
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (3.4 GPA minimum)
• Familiarity with electrical schematics and the ability to read and explain simple control circuits (on/off, latching, etc.)
• Experience with electrical design software preferred: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPlan
• Basic understanding of motors, instrumentation, sensors and other electrical components (with guidance)
• Comfortable performing enclosure and heat dissipation calculations
• Capable of occasional travel
• ITAR eligibility requirement: applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum, per applicable export-control regulations

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $87,500—$97,500 USD (range provided by Confidential Client)
• Competitive benefits, professional development, mentorship and structured onboarding/training
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering projects across multiple industries
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities for career growth

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Additional details

• Location: Hyde Park, OH (Hybrid work model as noted)
• Employment type: Full-time / Permanent
• Start window: Summer 2027
• This role includes structured training to align entry-level engineers with the firm’s technical offerings and project needs.

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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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