Electrical Engineer, Early Career - Industrial & Modular

Shaw Group; Tyler (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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, Texas. You will work with experienced engineers and project teams to develop safe, reliable electrical solutions across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include assisting with power distribution, wiring diagrams, and equipment schedules, while applying applicable codes and client specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline from an accredited program.
• Zero to two years of relevant engineering experience; internships, co-ops, research, or project-team experience are preferred.
• Foundational knowledge of circuits, power systems, electrical machines, controls, instrumentation interfaces, and electrical safety.
• Working knowledge of CAD or electrical design tools such as AutoCAD, ETAP, SKM, EasyPower; experience with similar software is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new engineering systems and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, technical-writing, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Support electrical designs, calculations, specifications, datasheets, and technical deliverables under guidance.
• Assist with power-distribution, grounding, lighting, motor, cable, raceway, and electrical-control system designs.
• Prepare or review one-line diagrams, load lists, equipment schedules, cable schedules, layouts, wiring diagrams, and material requisitions.
• Perform basic electrical calculations including load flow, voltage drop, and short-circuit studies under supervision.
• Review drawings and vendor documents for accuracy and alignment with project requirements.
• Coordinate with process, mechanical, piping, civil/structural, instrumentation and controls, procurement, fabrication, construction, and project teams.
• Participate in design reviews, project meetings, and constructability reviews.
• Apply codes, standards, and client specifications to design work.
• Provide engineering support to fabrication facilities, construction sites, and field personnel when required.
• Help resolve technical issues through research and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Engineer-in-Training certification (preferred)

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, Texas. You will work with experienced engineers and project teams to develop safe, reliable electrical solutions across the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include assisting with power distribution, wiring diagrams, and equipment schedules, while applying applicable codes and client specifications.