Electrical - Entry Level

CannonDesign; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a talented Engineering Graduate to join their St. Louis team. You'll work under the direction of a licensed engineer on various projects, including new construction and renovations in sectors such as education and healthcare.

Your responsibilities will involve designing systems such as lighting and power distribution, preparing technical documentation, and assisting in reviews of shop drawings. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential, along with a degree in Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
• Related student internship work experience preferred.
• EIT/FE preferred.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design.

Responsibilities

• Design lighting, power distribution, and fire alarm systems under supervision.
• Prepare technical design documentation.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• Produce quality drawings following red lines and verbal instructions.
• Recommend improvements in processes and quality.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial and science and technology.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Under supervision, design lighting, power distribution, communication systems and/or telecommunications systems, and fire alarm systems.
• Under supervision, prepare technical design documentation.
• Assist in the review and markup of shop drawing submittals.
• Produce quality drawings following red lines and verbal instructions.
• Recommend ways to improve process, quality, and coordination efforts.
• Apply basic understanding of National Electrical Code, chapters 2 and 3.
• May visit job site to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress. Site visits frequently require a physical walk‑through of site.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering required by hire date. Bachelor or Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred.
• Related student internship work experience preferred.
• EIT/FE preferred.
• Must have strong communication, teamwork, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience in computer applications for engineering design programs (i.e. Revit, Navisworks or similar applications) preferred.

BENEFITS

For a general overview of our benefits, visit our careers page.

ABOUT THE FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and society. At the heart of everything we do is Living‑Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration. Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts through our DEI Council, employee resource groups, and community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.