Electrical Engineer, Early Career

Burgess & Niple; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple invites you to start an engineering career as an Electrical Engineer, Early Career, collaborating with senior engineers on building projects across federal, state, municipal, and educational sectors. You’ll develop your foundation in power distribution, lighting, control systems, and low voltage technologies.

You will work on design calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports, expanding into roadway lighting, treatment plants, and site development.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering from ABET-accredited program required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 0–2 years of related electrical engineering experience
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam and REVIT is a plus
• Familiarity with lighting calculation tools such as Visual or AGi32 and power systems analysis tools such as SKM or ETAP is a plus
• Familiarity with spreadsheet-based electrical calculations, equipment schedules, panel schedules and project documentation tools preferred
• Clear written and verbal communicator with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem solving

Responsibilities

• Build your technical foundation with senior engineers on defined design assignments across diverse building projects
• Contribute to deliverables including design calculations, modifications, plans, specifications and reports
• Grow expertise in designing electrical services, power distribution, lighting and control systems
• Prepare electrical load calculations, panel schedules, lighting calculations, equipment sizing and one-line diagrams
• Expand exposure to roadways lighting, treatment plants and site developments
• Perform site visits to gather project data and strengthen field intuition

Skills

AutoCAD

REVIT

Bluebeam

Visual Lighting

AGi32

SKM/ETAP

Panel schedules

Communication

Education

BS EE ABET-accredited

EIT/Engineer Intern

Tools

Visual

AGi32

ETAP

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Launch your career in engineering with our team as an Electrical Engineer, Early Career. You'll work alongside experienced electrical engineers on the design of buildings across the federal, state, municipal, K-12, higher education, healthcare, industrial, and mission critical sectors, developing your technical foundation in power distribution, lighting, control systems, and low voltage systems. You'll gain hands‑on exposure across a variety of project types, with opportunities to expand into roadway and bridge lighting, treatment plants, and site development, all within a collaborative team environment that welcomes fresh perspectives and is invested in your long-term growth.

What You’ll Do

• Build your technical foundation working alongside senior engineers on clearly defined design assignments across building projects in the federal, state, municipal, K-12, higher education, healthcare, industrial, and mission critical sectors
• Contribute to deliverables including design calculations, preparations of modifications or plans, specifications and reports
• Grow your expertise designing and analyzing electrical services, power distribution, lighting and control systems, emergency and standby power systems, and low voltage auxiliary systems
• Prepare electrical load calculations, panel schedules, lighting calculations, equipment sizing and selection, one-line diagrams, short-circuit and voltage-drop calculations, and related design documentation
• Expand your exposure across diverse market sectors including roadway and bridge lighting, treatment plants and pump stations, and community and site developments
• Perform site visits to gather project data and develop field intuition that strengthens your design work

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program required
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Engineer Intern registration or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• 0 - 2 years of related electrical engineering experience
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam and REVIT is a plus
• Familiarity with lighting calculation tools such as Visual, or AGi32, and power systems analysis tools such as SKM or ETAP are a plus
• Familiarity with spreadsheet-based electrical calculations, equipment schedules, panel schedules and project documentation tools are preferred
• Clear written and verbal communicator with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Clickhere to view our Equal Employment Opportunity & Affiantive Action Policy Statement.