Electrical Engineer Entry-Level (Starting Summer 2027)

IFAB Engineering Partners LP; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Bonus

Profit-sharing

Retirement plan

Job summary

Dennis Group is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer for Summer 2027 in Springfield, MA. You will assist with building electrical systems for food and beverage facilities, including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems.

Responsibilities include calculations, CAD documentation, bid support, vendor coordination, and field exposure. Travel up to 25% and a path from internship to professional FE/PE is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in electrical systems for building power.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building power distribution (208v, 480v, medium voltage).
• Document calculations for design: short circuit, coordination, arc flash, sizing.
• Produce bid documents: layout drawings, one-lines, schedules, specs.
• CAD – add 2D devices to Xrefs; coordinate with trades.
• Procure long lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment.
• Assist in electrical bid process and on-site startup.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Lighting design

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

FE or PE tracked desirable

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Electrical Engineer Entry-Level (Starting Summer 2027)

Locations

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Springfield, MA 01103, USA

• On-site
• Pay or shift range: $76,000 USD to $82,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Electrical Engineering
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: ELECT001445

Description

The Building Electrical Group is responsible for all building electrical systems including lighting, fire protection and low voltage for our design build, industrial projects. We design and build food and beverage production facilities. Our building electrical team is involved with designing the electrical systems, calculating power loads, determining, and selecting equipment sizes, and vetting and selecting suitable vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors. The professional will have technical responsibility for scoping, performing, and delivering multiple concurrent project assignments. His/her specific responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for buildingpower, i.e. normal, emergency, and standby power distribution systems for 208v, 480v, and medium voltage for industrial facilities.
• Document all necessary calculations for the design such as short circuit, selective coordination, arc flash, generator sizing, steady state and transient voltage drops, load calculations, conductor sizing, raceway fills, etc.
• Manage time and meet commitments
• Understand Ohms Law, AC/DC, Electric and magnetic fields
• Understand power system theory – 3-phase vector math, power factor, symmetrical components
• Understand capacitors, inductors, and resonance
• Designlightingfor food processing spaces, including lighting calculations for emergency and inspection lighting level needs. Coordinate fixture placement/mounting with other trades.
• Designfire alarmsystems per NFPA 72, 101, and local building code.
• Design low voltage systems such as LAN, phones, PA, Wi‑Fi, access control, cameras, etc.
• Produce bid documents consisting of layout drawings, one-line, riser, schedules, details, and specifications.
• CAD – add 2D devices to Xrefs
• Procure long lead light fixtures and power distribution equipment such as switchgears, switchboards, panelboards, transformers, MCC’s, generators, variable speed drives, and UPS’s.
• Transformer configurations
• Estimate weights of main tray/trapezes and equipment needing support
• Assist in managing electrical bid process for clients, observe construction, and assist with startup.
• Project planning and feasibility studies.
• Actively participate in and support department-wide standard development, updates, and maintenance.
• Researchelectrical building/power materials and best practices
• Support talent growth within our organization

Required Education Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in electrical systems for building power.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in designing lighting, fire alarm systems, and low voltage systems for building spaces, including lighting calculations, and coordinating fixture placement with trades.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in electrical bid documents and procuring electrical materials and equipment.
• 0-3 years of work experience or schooling in AutoCAD, Revit or other related design programs.
• Relevant internship(s) in a manufacturing or construction setting preferred.
• FE or PE tracked desirable.
• Travel to customer project sites for fieldwork, review, audit, and meetings, estimated 25%.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift-up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel Requirement

• Up to 25% travel required to visit project site and other offices.

About Us

We plan, design, engineer, and build food plants for major brands across the country and the world. For the past three decades, we’ve focused exclusively on the food and beverage industry, helping your favorite brands put your favorite foods in the grocery store. Simply put, food isn’t one thing we do, it’s all we do.

Dennis Group offers competitive compensation packages commensurate with experience. We provide comprehensive employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off including an open vacation policy, as well as bonus, profit‑sharing, and retirement plans.

Dennis Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.

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