Electrical Engineer - Early Career: Full Lifecycle Design

The Shaw Group, Llc; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shaw Group is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of electrical systems for industrial and modular projects in Tyler, TX. You will work with experienced engineers and project teams through the full lifecycle from concept through startup support.

Responsibilities include assisting with power distribution, grounding, lighting, motor control, and schematic preparation. Travel to fabrication sites may be required as business needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience; internships or co-op experience preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of circuits, power systems, electrical machines, controls, instrumentation interfaces, and electrical safety.
• Working knowledge of CAD or electrical design tools; experience with AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar software is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new engineering systems and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, technical-writing, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to visit fabrication shops, client facilities, or project sites and travel as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical designs, calculations, specifications, datasheets, and deliverables.
• Assist with power distribution, grounding, lighting, motor, cable, raceway, heat-tracing, and control system designs.
• Prepare or review diagrams, load lists, equipment schedules, cable schedules, layouts, and material requisitions.
• Perform basic electrical calculations under supervision.
• Review drawings, vendor documents, and engineering information for accuracy.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, civil/structural, instrumentation and controls, procurement, fabrication, and construction teams.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and constructability reviews.
• Apply codes, standards, client specifications, quality requirements, and safe-design practices.
• Provide engineering support to fabrication facilities, construction sites, commissioning teams, and field personnel.

Skills

Power distribution

Grounding

Lighting

Motor control

Cable routing

Raceway design

Heat tracing

Electrical control systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

ETAP

SKM

EasyPower

Job description

The Shaw Group is seeking an Early Career Electrical Engineer to support the design and delivery of electrical systems for industrial and modular projects in Tyler, TX. You will work with experienced engineers and project teams through the full lifecycle from concept through startup support.

Responsibilities include assisting with power distribution, grounding, lighting, motor control, and schematic preparation. Travel to fabrication sites may be required as business needs dictate.