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, industrial, manufacturing, and energy engineering services.

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

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What You’ll Do

• Assist with the design, development, and analysis of electrical systems and equipment in industrial settings.
• Support engineering teams with drawings, calculations, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Use AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar software to review and update engineering drawings.
• Perform electrical load calculations and assist with power distribution studies.
• Review project documents to ensure compliance with engineering standards and specifications.
• Support field activities, inspections, testing, and commissioning as needed.
• Coordinate with project managers, designers, construction personnel, and other engineering disciplines.
• Assist with troubleshooting electrical system issues and identifying corrective actions.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project documentation.
• Maintain project files and engineering records.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Recent graduate or up to 2 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Basic understanding of power systems, electrical distribution, controls, or instrumentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ETAP, SKM, or similar engineering software is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment and manage multiple priorities.
• EIT certification or ability to obtain EIT is a plus.

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Preferred Experience

• Internship, co-op, or engineering project experience.
• Exposure to industrial, manufacturing, utility, petrochemical, or EPC environments.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, standards, and safety practices.
• Interest in power systems, substations, instrumentation, controls, or electrical design.

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Compensation & Terms

• Estimated pay: $57,487 per year (estimated).
• Employment type: Full-Time; 40 hours/week plus overtime as needed.
• Duration: 1-year contract with potential for extension.
• Location: Waggaman, LA — on-site / field work as required.
• This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship from experienced engineers, and exposure to real-world industrial engineering projects.

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Additional Notes

• This position is ideal for a recent Electrical Engineering graduate looking to launch their career and gain valuable industry experience.
• Careertakes and our client comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please notify us if you need assistance.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.