Associate Electrical Engineer-Federal Engineering & Design

Olsson; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Olsson seeks an Associate Electrical Engineer to join the Federal Engineering and Design Team. You will assist in planning and designing electrical systems for federal facilities, gaining exposure to UFC, DoD, VA standards, and tools like Revit and AutoCAD.

You will collaborate with engineers across disciplines, support project schedules, and may travel to sites for design development and coordination, contributing to national defense and public infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 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 supervision.
• Develop knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes, standards, and best practices.
• Use Revit, AutoCAD, or other electrical modeling and analysis tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical, civil, structural, and architectural teams on design coordination.
• Travel to project sites and federal installations to support design development and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design of electrical systems for federal facilities.
• Perform calculations, layouts, and equipment selections under supervision.
• Develop knowledge of electrical engineering principles, codes and standards.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other modeling tools.
• Assist with project schedules and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Travel to project sites to support design development and coordination.

Skills

Power distribution

Lighting design

Life safety systems

Electrical codes

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (power)

EIT certification or eligible

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SKM/AGi32

Job description

Associate Electrical Engineer-Federal Engineering & Design

We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents.

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Federal Engineering and Design Team. In this role, you will support the planning and design of electrical systems for federal facilities and infrastructure projects. Working alongside experienced engineers and designers, you will gain exposure to federal design standards, including UFC, DoD, and VA requirements, while developing technical expertise in power distribution, lighting, communications, fire alarm, and other building electrical systems.

• 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.

Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including remote work options.

Grow your technical expertise through mentorship, professional development opportunities, and exposure to complex federal projects.

• Solving complex engineering challenges.


• Building technical expertise and continuous learning.


• Using your talents to positively impact communities and federal clients.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with a concentration in power.


• Minimum of one year of engineering experience, internship experience, or equivalent academic project experience.


• Engineer-In-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within a reasonable timeframe.


• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles related to building and facility systems.


• Working knowledge of, or ability to become proficient in, design and modeling software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, AGi32, or similar tools.


• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and electrical building systems is preferred.


• Willingness to travel and perform occasional field work as required.

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements.

Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities.

• In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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