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, Electrical Transmission & Distribution Manufacturing.

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

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What You’ll Do

The Confidential Client is looking for an entry-level Product Design Engineer (Transmission) to join their engineering team in Hampton, GA. You’ll work under experienced engineers to learn and apply drafting and production processes while contributing to real product designs and manufacturing support.

• Work on assigned projects under the direction of senior engineers
• Design, draft and model parts and assemblies using AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Create 3D models, 2D drawings, specifications and Bills of Material (BOM)
• Support manufacturing and field installation with technical documentation and troubleshooting
• Build working samples and prototypes for validation and demonstrations
• Perform basic lab tests under supervision and learn applicable ANSI standards
• Participate in Value Improvement (VIP) Systems to revise processes, documents and drawings
• Improve usability and manufacturability of new and existing products

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Who You Are

Minimum qualifications for a strong candidate:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 0–2 years of related engineering experience (entry-level)
• Demonstrated proficiency with AutoCAD and SolidWorks
• Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable learning test procedures and working under supervision in an engineering lab

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Preferred Qualifications

Nice-to-have skills that will help you stand out:

• Experience with high-voltage switch or transmission equipment
• Previous co-op or internship with Southern States or similar firms
• Familiarity with FEA/computer analysis tools

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Estimated compensation: $89,510 per year (estimated)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Location: Hampton, GA (on-site)

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Why Work Through Careertakes

Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform helping manage this search. If you advance in the process you may receive access to additional matched opportunities through Careertakes. Final hiring decisions will be made by the Confidential Client.

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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.