Associate Electrical Engineer – Federal Design (Remote)

Olsson; Alton (IL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Bonus program

Job summary

Olsson is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join the Federal Engineering & Design team. You will support planning and design of electrical systems for federal facilities, gaining exposure to UFC, DoD, VA requirements, and building systems.

You will work with licensed engineers, use Revit/AutoCAD, travel to sites, and contribute to national defense projects while enjoying flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a concentration in power.
• Minimum of one year of engineering experience, internship, or equivalent project work.
• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.
• Working knowledge of design and modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, AGi32, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and electrical building systems preferred.
• Willingness to travel and perform occasional field work as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of electrical systems for federal facilities, including power distribution, lighting, grounding, communications, and life safety systems.
• Perform engineering calculations, system layouts, and equipment selections under the guidance of licensed engineers.
• Develop and apply knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, standards, and industry best practices.
• Utilize engineering and design software such as Revit, AutoCAD, or other electrical modeling and analysis tools.
• Assist with project schedules, design coordination efforts, and interdisciplinary collaboration with mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural teams.
• Research applicable federal design criteria and recommend solutions to technical challenges.
• Gain experience creating and maintaining project information within the firm's project management systems.
• May travel to project sites and federal installations to support design development, construction, and project coordination activities.
• Contributes to projects that support national defense, public service, and critical federal infrastructure.

Skills

Basic engineering principles

NEC familiarity

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering (power)

EIT certification

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM

AGi32

Job description

Olsson is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join the Federal Engineering & Design team. You will support planning and design of electrical systems for federal facilities, gaining exposure to UFC, DoD, VA requirements, and building systems.

You will work with licensed engineers, use Revit/AutoCAD, travel to sites, and contribute to national defense projects while enjoying flexible work arrangements.