Electrical Engineer – Entry Level

Jobtailor; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a junior Electrical Design Engineer to support renewable energy design efforts. You will assist in creating and revising basic design drawings with guidance, and perform simple calculations to support design decisions.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, apply NEC basics, and help ensure compliance across solar PV and BESS projects while developing skills in AutoCAD and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0–2 years in electrical design or related engineering.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or similar drafting software.
• Basic understanding of the NEC.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong attention to detail in calculations and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and revising basic design drawings with guidance.
• Perform basic engineering calculations to support design decisions.
• Prepare reports, calculations, and deliverables that meet technical standards.
• Review personal work for accuracy and contribute to team quality control reviews.
• Research and apply state and local design codes and ordinances for compliance.
• Learn to apply engineering principles to site designs and critical problem-solving.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to gain exposure to project coordination and technical challenges.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, providing project-specific design criteria as needed.
• Contribute to renewable energy projects, including solar PV and BESS, power studies, transmission, and substations.

Skills

Electrical design

Drafting

AutoCAD

Microsoft Excel

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MathCAD

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

• Assist in creating and revising basic design drawings with guidance
• Perform basic engineering calculations to support design decisions
• Prepare reports, calculations, and deliverables that meet technical standards
• Review personal work for accuracy and contribute to team quality control reviews
• Research and apply state and local design codes and ordinances for compliance
• Learn to apply engineering principles to site designs and critical problem-solving
• Collaborate with senior engineers to gain exposure to project coordination and technical challenges
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, providing project-specific design criteria as needed
• Contribute to renewable energy projects, including solar PV and BESS, power studies, transmission, and substations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 0–2 years of experience in electrical design or related engineering discipline
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other drafting software (preferred)
• Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with MathCAD or similar tools is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in calculations, drawings, and reports
• Curiosity, initiative, and eagerness to learn new engineering concepts
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in Electrical Engineering principles, with a focus on design calculations, compliance with the National Electrical Code, and collaboration on renewable energy projects. Strong attention to detail and effective communication skills are essential for success in project coordination and quality control.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor’s Degree In Electrical Engineering
• Electrical Design Experience
• Familiarity With AutoCAD
• Proficiency With Microsoft Office
• Basic Understanding Of The National Electrical Code

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Basic Engineering Calculations
• Design Drawing Revision
• Technical Report Preparation
• Project-Specific Design Criteria
• Renewable Energy Project Contribution

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Curiosity
• Initiative
• Eagerness To Learn
• Teamwork Skills

Industry Keywords

• National Electrical Code
• Renewable Energy
• Solar PV
• BESS
• Power Studies

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD
• MathCAD
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook