Junior / Assistant Electrical Engineer
The Junior / Assistant Electrical Engineer at Confidential Client supports the design and delivery of electrical systems for diverse building and facilities projects, including aviation and healthcare. Working under senior engineers, the role involves developing electrical power distribution designs, lighting layouts, and construction documents while coordinating multidisciplinary requirements and ensuring quality control. This position offers career growth within a collaborative, employee-owned firm focused on innovation and community impact.
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About the Role
Confidential Client (Engineering) is hiring a Junior / Assistant Electrical Engineer to join their Facilities team in Hollywood, FL. This early-career role supports electrical design and delivery for multidisciplinary building projects — including aviation, healthcare, municipal, commercial, parking, and other facilities. Work under senior engineers and Engineers of Record through design, permitting, and construction administration while gaining hands-on Revit/AutoCAD experience.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with building electrical power-distribution design: power plans, panel schedules, feeders, branch circuits, and one-line/riser diagrams
- Perform load, demand, voltage-drop, and conductor-sizing calculations under senior direction
- Develop interior, exterior, and site lighting layouts, lighting controls, and photometric studies
- Support electrical service, utility, emergency/standby power, and equipment power coordination
- Coordinate electrical requirements with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, civil, and structural disciplines
- Develop and maintain electrical drawings and models using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
- Assist with permit responses, RFIs, submittals, field investigations, and construction-phase services
- Participate in multidisciplinary coordination and internal QA/QC reviews
- Identify design conflicts or missing information and communicate solutions to the project team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
- Entry-level to ~3 years of building/facilities electrical design experience preferred
- Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit; AutoCAD experience desirable
- Familiarity with building power distribution, lighting design, and photometric calculations
- Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and basic electrical design calculations
- Ability to read and coordinate architectural and engineering construction documents
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
- EIT/FE certification preferred or interest in pursuing professional licensure
Preferred Experience
- Aviation and airport facilities
- Healthcare facilities
- Aircraft hangars / MRO facilities
- Parking garages
- Renovations and existing buildings
- Construction-document production
- Lighting/photometric software and workflows
- RFIs, submittals, and permit responses
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive/bonus structure
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave
- Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match
- Ongoing technical training, mentorship, and professional development
- Flexible schedules and a culture that values work–life balance
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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