Electrical Engineer — Food Plant Power & Lighting

Dennis Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dennis Group seeks an entry-level Building Electrical Engineer to design building power, lighting, and low-voltage systems for food processing facilities. You will prepare calculations, drawings, and bid documents while coordinating with trades and vendors.

The role involves site travel up to 25% and requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field. Ideal candidates have familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit and internships in manufacturing or construction.

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 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%.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for building power distribution (208v, 480v, medium voltage).
• Document calculations such as short circuit, coordination, and load analysis.
• Maintain project document organization.
• Manage time and meet commitments.
• Understand power system theory and components.
• Design lighting for food processing spaces and coordinate fixtures.
• Design fire alarm systems per NFPA codes.
• Produce bid documents including drawings and specifications.
• Assist in electrical bid processes and startup.

Skills

Electrical design

Lighting design

Fire alarm systems

Low voltage systems

Bid documents

Procurement

Travel willingness

Design coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Dennis Group seeks an entry-level Building Electrical Engineer to design building power, lighting, and low-voltage systems for food processing facilities. You will prepare calculations, drawings, and bid documents while coordinating with trades and vendors.

The role involves site travel up to 25% and requires a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field. Ideal candidates have familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit and internships in manufacturing or construction.