Electrical Junior Engineer

Defense Mechanics Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nucentra Solutions is seeking a recently graduated Electrical Junior Engineer to join our fast-paced team. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing electrical systems for industrial projects, and includes hands-on work from drawings to commissioning.

You will prepare schematics, ensure safety compliance, support QA/QC, and mentor junior staff. This startup environment offers growth and exposure to IEC/NEC standards and proactive problem-solving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or about-to-graduate with an Electrical Engineering focus.
• Strong foundation in electrical design, schematics, layouts, and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical systems for projects.
• Prepare electrical drawings, schematics, layouts, and documentation.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and commissioning of equipment and systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of failures.
• Ensure compliance with IEC, NEC, ISO, and HSE standards.
• Collaborate with other engineers for integrated system design.
• Manage installation, maintenance, and calibration of equipment.
• Monitor performance and propose efficiency improvements.
• Provide technical support and training to junior engineers and site staff.
• Participate in vendor evaluation and inspection of equipment.

Skills

Electrical design

Schematic drawings

Testing & commissioning

Root cause analysis

Safety standards

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Overview

Nucentra Solutions is urgently seeking a recently graduated or about to graduate Electrical Junior Engineer to join our dynamic team. This pivotal role requires a motivated professional who can lead projects, ensure compliance with safety standards, and inspect for quality at all levels here at our plant. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive hands‑on individual eager to make an immediate impact in a fast‑paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement electrical systems for industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
• Prepare electrical drawings, schematics, layouts, and technical documentation.
• Conduct inspections, testing, and commissioning of electrical equipment and systems.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of electrical failures.
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, standards, and safety regulations (e.g., IEC, NEC, ISO, HSE).
• Collaborate with project teams, including mechanical, civil, and QA/QC engineers, for integrated system design.
• Manage installation, maintenance, and calibration of electrical equipment and instrumentation.
• Monitor performance of electrical systems and propose improvements for efficiency and reliability.
• Provide technical support, guidance, and training to junior engineers and site staff.
• Participate in vendor evaluation, procurement, and inspection of electrical equipment.
• Follow HSE rules and regulations and implement them wherever possible.
• Comply with and follow ISO procedures and policies.
• You will need to undergo a background check, that must come back squeaky clean along with a drug test.

Key Performance Indicators

• System Reliability: Maintain uptime for electrical systems.
• Project Compliance: Ensure complete adherence to electrical design standards and project specifications.
• Issue Resolution: Close electrical fault reports within defined SLA (5 days).
• Testing & Commissioning: Achieve completion of testing and commissioning as per schedule.
• Documentation Accuracy: Maintain accuracy in electrical drawings, schematics, and records.
• Safety Compliance: Maintain zero electrical accidents and full adherence to HSE regulations.
• Energy Efficiency: Propose and implement at least 2 energy optimization initiatives per year.
• Vendor Quality: Maintain 2% defective equipment from suppliers.

Benefits and Hours

We are a start‑up company and do not offer any health or dental benefits. We offer 10 holidays a year along with a week of vacation during the first 12 months of employment. You will accrue 1 week of paid vacation in the first year and 2 weeks of paid vacation during years 2-5. Hours are Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., but may vary.