Electrical Consultant I

Salas O'Brien; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien in Charleston, SC is seeking an electrical engineer to prepare plans, designs, and calculations following standard practices. You will support power distribution, lighting design, and related systems while performing field work to document existing conditions and meet with clients on projects.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s in electrical or architectural engineering, with passing FE exam preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or architectural engineering.
• Passing Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare electrical engineering plans, designs and calculations following standard practices.
• Seeks guidance from mentors for design direction.
• Work on power distribution, lighting design, and related systems.
• Perform field work to document existing conditions and verify designs.
• Meet with clients to discuss electrical engineering projects.

Skills

Revit

Microsoft Office

Visual Lighting Software

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Architectural Engineering

Job description

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We design lasting solutions for pressing challenges across diverse industries.

Job Summary

Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

• Seeks code references and design direction from mentors.
• Performs individual aspects of electrical engineering as it relates to assigned projects. This is inclusive of, but not limited to the following:

• Power distribution both primary distribution and secondary distribution
• Power generation including standby systems
• Lighting design and control, including both interior and exterior lighting
• Power conditioning and uninterruptible power supplies
• Telecommunications
• Security and surveillance
• Fire alarm
• Nurse call
• Lightning protection
• Performs self QC on work and plans for/seeks appropriate peer review of work.
• Meets with clients regarding electrical engineering design and projects.
• Performs field work to document existing conditions.

Qualifications And Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or an Architectural Engineering Degree
• Certifications/Registrations: Passing Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred

Other Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work in Revit, Microsoft Office, and Visual Lighting Software
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service capabilities.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Able to work in the United States.
• Responsible for understanding and embodying DWG’s Culture Statement.
• Process correspondence efficiently, accurately and confidentially.
• Work independently and in a team environment.

Location

Charleston, SC

Travel

To project sites and to meet with clients.

Benefits

This role is eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.