Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT)

Position Title: Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) (Confidential Client)
Location: Austin TX Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent

• Salary: $75k$100k

• 22-28 days of PTO
• 8 paid holidays
• 401(k) and Defined Pension Plan
• Employer sponsored Medical Dental and Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health Care and Dependent Care expenses
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance ($30000 benefit)
• Employer paid Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary optional life insurance for the employee their spouse and each dependent child
• Reimbursement for job-related professional development

Our Client is an engineering firm with a growing MEP team working on a diverse portfolio of commercial institutional educational municipal healthcare and other building projects.

We are seeking a motivated Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) to join our growing MEP team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience in electrical building systems design while working alongside experienced Professional Engineers on a diverse portfolio of projects. This position reports to the Vice President of MEP Department.

The Junior Electrical Engineer supports the design analysis and documentation of electrical systems for commercial institutional educational municipal healthcare and other building projects. Working under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers this individual will assist with engineering calculations preparation of construction documents field observations and coordination with multidisciplinary project teams. This role is ideal for an engineer who is eager to develop technical expertise pursue professional growth and work toward obtaining a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

Provides engineering support for the planning design and construction administration of electrical systems within the MEP department. Assists in preparing engineering analyses calculations drawings specifications and construction documents while developing technical skills and project experience under the supervision of senior engineers and project managers.

The position requires strong attention to detail a willingness to learn and the ability to collaborate effectively with clients consultants contractors and internal project teams.

Electrical Engineering & Design

• Assist with electrical system design for power distribution lighting grounding fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses under the supervision of licensed engineers.
• Prepare electrical plans load calculations panel schedules and specifications for construction documents.
• Support the development of cost estimates and design alternatives.
• Assist with code research and application of local state and national electrical codes and standards.
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical plumbing structural and architectural disciplines.
• Utilize AutoCAD Revit and other engineering software to prepare and modify project documents.
• Review shop drawings submittals and requests for information (RFIs) during construction.
• Participate in field visits site investigations and construction observations.
• Document field conditions and assist with preparing observation reports.

Project Support & Coordination

• Support Project Managers and Senior Engineers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget.
• Assist with project document organization and quality control reviews.
• Participate in project meetings with internal teams clients consultants and contractors.
• Track assigned tasks and communicate project progress effectively.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure design coordination.
• Contribute to maintaining project documentation and records.

Professional Development

• Work toward obtaining a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• Develop knowledge of engineering standards building systems and industry best practices.
• Participate in internal training mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Stay current with applicable codes technologies and engineering tools.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification required or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• 2 years engineering experience.
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and building systems design principles.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• 2-3 years of electrical engineering experience preferred.
• Internship co-op or prior experience in consulting engineering MEP design or building systems is preferred.
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) is preferred.
• Experience with electrical design software such as SKM ETAP Visual Lighting or similar tools.
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices and energy codes.
• Previous exposure to commercial institutional or municipal building projects.
• PMP Cert
• Masters in Engineering
• Leadership Experience