Electrical Engineer I - Contract or Direct-Hire

Jobot; Florida; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Paid sick time

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Electrical Engineer I in Pinellas Park, FL, to support the engineering team with control system designs, drawings, and technical documentation. This early-career role emphasizes collaboration across project teams and adherence to standards.

The position values internship or co-op experience in controls or electrical design, strong AutoCAD skills, and familiarity with NEC/NFPA/IEC codes. On-site responsibilities and company-provided benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to electrical controls, control systems, electrical design, or OEM equipment is preferred.
• Working proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
• Familiarity with electrical control panel design, including relay-based or PLC-based systems, through coursework or practical experience is preferred.
• Exposure to PLC programming or control logic development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, proposals, project documents, and design inputs to confirm requirements are complete and technically aligned with the project scope.
• Develop electrical control system designs for OEM equipment based on customer requirements and established engineering practices.
• Prepare and revise electrical drawings and related engineering documentation using AutoCAD, company standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Select appropriate drawing approaches, including the use of standard or client-specific templates and the modification of existing CAD files.
• Analyze project reports, drawings, and test information to support design decisions and resolve documentation or design issues.
• Coordinate with engineering and project team members to clarify functional requirements, deliverables, and project schedules.
• Provide technical support to Sales in developing project scopes and estimates for customer proposals.
• Participate in inspections and surveillance activities related to outsourced electrical procurement.
• Support continuous improvement in design quality, documentation, and engineering processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical controls

PLC programming exposure

Electrical design

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Electrical Engineer I - Contract or Direct-Hire

$85000 - $90000 per year | Pinellas Park, FL | On-site | Permanent

New Grads with Internship Experience Welcome to Apply

A bit about us:

We are an established manufacturer of engineered water and energy conservation systems for industrial customers. The company designs and builds solutions for water and wastewater treatment, water reuse and recycling, process heating, and heat recovery.

**Please note: US Citizenship is a requirement for hire.

Why join us?

• Career development and growth opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Wellness programs and resources, including mental and physical health initiatives

Job Details

Working with the engineering team, this position evaluates customer specifications and project requirements, develops control system designs and drawings, and prepares technical documentation for sales and operations. The engineer collaborates across project teams to deliver designs that meet performance requirements, applicable codes, and company standards.

This role is designed for an early-career electrical engineer. Internship, co-op, or academic project experience involving controls, electrical design, or engineered equipment is valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Review customer specifications, proposals, project documents, and design inputs to confirm requirements are complete and technically aligned with the project scope.
• Develop electrical control system designs for OEM equipment based on customer requirements and established engineering practices.
• Prepare and revise electrical drawings and related engineering documentation using AutoCAD, company standards, and customer-specific requirements.
• Select appropriate drawing approaches, including the use of standard or client-specific templates and the modification of existing CAD files.
• Analyze project reports, drawings, and test information to support design decisions and resolve documentation or design issues.
• Incorporate review comments and make corrections to drawings and technical documents in accordance with the quality review process.
• Coordinate with engineering and project team members to clarify functional requirements, deliverables, and project schedules.
• Provide technical support to Sales in developing project scopes and estimates for customer proposals.
• Participate in inspections and surveillance activities related to outsourced electrical procurement.
• Support continuous improvement in design quality, documentation, and engineering processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience related to electrical controls, control systems, electrical design, or OEM equipment is preferred.
• Working proficiency with AutoCAD is required.
• Familiarity with electrical control panel design, including relay-based or PLC-based systems, through coursework or practical experience is preferred.
• Exposure to PLC programming or control logic development is a plus.
• Familiarity with plant process control and monitoring is a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, and IEC.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, electrical drawings, and project documentation.
• Strong technical writing, organization, and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with colleagues across engineering, sales, and operations.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy