Entry Level Electrical Engineer
The Entry-Level Electrical Engineer will support the Water team by contributing to the design and development of electrical systems for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working under senior engineers, the role involves preparing detailed electrical designs, performing power system studies, and collaborating across disciplines to deliver safe and sustainable solutions. This position offers exposure to project management, client engagement, and hands-on field activities in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Electrical Engineer to support water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Working under the mentorship of senior engineers, you will contribute to the design, documentation, and project delivery of electrical systems for treatment facilities, pump and lift stations, and related municipal infrastructure.
- Prepare electrical design and construction documents: single-line diagrams, electrical room layouts, connection diagrams, cable schedules, control panel layouts, grounding, lighting, and power distribution plans.
- Support power system studies: short-circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash analyses.
- Assist with equipment selection and specifications for medium- and low-voltage systems, motor control centers (MCCs), generators, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
- Coordinate electrical layouts and details with process, civil, structural, mechanical, and instrumentation & controls teams.
- Participate in field work: investigations, condition assessments, construction reviews, startup, and commissioning support.
- Contribute to engineering calculations, equipment schedules, and construction-phase responses under senior supervision.
- Maintain clear technical documentation and communicate with project teams and clients.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
- Foundational knowledge of electrical power systems demonstrated through coursework, internships, co-op experiences, research projects, or relevant work.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to learn quickly and a drive to broaden technical knowledge.
- Comfortable working collaboratively on multi-disciplinary teams.
- Authorization to work in the United States without need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred / Desirable
- Interest or experience in water and wastewater treatment facilities or municipal infrastructure.
- Familiarity with power system studies, motor control equipment (MCCs), VFDs, and protective device coordination.
- Exposure to industry-standard design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SKM, ETAP) is a plus.
- Field experience, construction observation, or commissioning involvement.
Why Join
- Hands-on exposure to infrastructure projects that impact communities.
- Mentorship from experienced Professional Engineers and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Opportunities to develop technical design skills, project coordination experience, and client-facing communication.
- A collaborative culture that supports continuous learning and professional growth.
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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