Electrical Design Engineer- Entry Level

Thorson • Baker + Associates (TBA); Richfield Township (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

401K Matching

Free vision insurance

Free Dental Insurance

Free Short-Term Disability

Free Long-Term Disability

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Indoor Winter sports Olympics

Work from home flexibility

Job summary

A mid-size consulting engineering firm in Richfield Township is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer to participate in the technical development of building projects. The role involves engineering calculations, communication with stakeholders, and managing construction administration tasks. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience, along with strong communication skills. The firm offers a supportive culture and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or minimum 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and contractors.
• Willingness to work extra hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the technical development of building projects.
• Perform engineering calculations including energy and load.
• Communicate and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Manage construction administration tasks.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Efficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Familiarity with AutoCAD

Familiarity with Revit

Good work ethic

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Company Overview

Thorson Baker + Associates, Inc. is a mid-size multi-discipline consulting engineering firm specializing in institutional and commercial building design throughout the United States and Puerto Rico where we help build the future.

We design the buildings where we work and play, schools and universities where our children learn, healthcare facilities for our continued well‑being, elderly living and retirement communities for our senior citizens and the retail and entertainment complexes where we shop and enjoy our leisure. All this is with a concern for sustainability and the future of our environment. Join TBA and help us build the places where we live, learn and work in communities nationwide.

We are located in a class A office building on twelve acres midway between Cleveland and Akron, minutes from four major highways with easy access to surrounding communities and suburbs.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a team member in the technical development of schematic, design development, construction documents, specifications, and construction administration for institutional and commercial building projects.
• Electrical engineering of power and lighting systems for institutional, retail and commercial building projects. Prepare calculations and well‑coordinated, technically sound construction documents that are cost effective, clear, efficient, and constructible in a friendly work environment.
• Communicate and coordinate with architects, owners, other engineering disciplines, vendors, building officials, other consultants, etc. throughout the design phases of the building project.
• Perform engineering calculations including energy, load, photometrics, voltage drop, etc.
• Must meet client schedules and internal design and construction administration time budgets.
• Office construction administration including review of shop drawings, respond to RFI’s, and coordinate with contractors, design team, building officials, owner, etc. through the construction phase of the building project.
• Able to travel nationally for pre‑design site visits, design meetings, construction phase site observations, etc. and prepare detailed technical narrative reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or minimum of 5 years of related experience.
• Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Familiar with AutoCAD and Revit.
• FE/EIT a plus.
• Capable of attending and engaging in meetings with clients, owners, contractors, etc. in a positive and productive manner.
• Possess a good work ethic and be efficient in job duties.
• Willing to work extra hours above 40 hours a week when necessary to meet project deadlines and client demands.

Flexible Working Hours

• 8 hours Mon‑Fri
• 8.5 hours Mon‑Thu with 6-hour Fridays
• 9 hours Mon‑Thu with 4-hour Fridays

Benefits

• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Free vision insurance
• Free Dental Insurance
• Free Short‑Term Disability
• Free Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Company Culture

• Memorable and unique social events.
• Monthly catered birthday lunches.
• Thanksgiving turkeys and pies.
• Christmas parties and employee appreciation box of assorted treats.
• Indoor Winter sports Olympics.
• Outdoor Summer Games.
• (2) Yearly company golf outings.
• Multiple pot luck lunches throughout the year.
• Multiple holiday cook offs.
• Exercise facilities with locker rooms and showers.
• Personal Trainer lead weekly workouts (free to employees).
• Toning and stretching/Yoga weekly sessions (free to employees).
• Work from home flexibility.
• Work, life balance.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Architecture and Planning