Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assist.

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Electrical Engineer with a focus in power distribution for Evansville, IN. You will support design reviews, collaborate across disciplines, and help develop standards while coordinating with vendors on technical data.

The role requires a B.E. in Electrical Engineering or related field, familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit, and knowledge of power system studies. Travel may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or foreign degree equivalent.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit, LEED AP, and SKM Powertools preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and support design and/or coordination reviews with clients and other project team members.
• Collaborate with and support engineers and project managers from a wide array of disciplines across various projects.
• Support the review and development of project design standards and best practices.
• Work closely with vendors to support vendor-submitted data for technical reviews and production.
• Oversee assigned project efforts to ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
• Perform Power System Studies, including time current coordination, short circuit studies and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Ensure electrical design conforms to NEC, NFPA, IBC, and IECC requirements.
• Utilize CAD/BIM tools for design, production drawings, and construction coordination modeling.
• Travel out of town or out of the United States from time to time.

Skills

LEED Accredited Professional

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SKM Powertools

Job description

Electrical Engineer

At Salas O’Brien, we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Electrical Engineer with a focus in power distribution.

Specific Design Related Services Include

• Primary and Secondary Power Distribution Systems
• Emergency Power
• Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
• Facility Assessments
• Lighting Design
• Sustainable Design Technologies
• Electrical System Commissioning
• Energy Savings Audits and Life Cycle Cost Analysis
• Infrastructure Master Planning
• System Documentation
• Technology Engineering (video, security, data and computer room systems, intercom, and fire alarm)
• Power System Studies

Job Duties Include

• Participate in and support design and/or coordination reviews with clients and other project team members.
• Collaborate with and support engineers and project managers from a wide array of disciplines across various projects.
• Support the review and development of project design standards and best practices.
• Work closely with vendors to support vendor-submitted data for technical reviews and production.
• Oversee assigned project efforts to ensure adherence to budget and schedule.
• Perform Power System Studies, including time current coordination, short circuit studies and arc flash hazard analysis.
• Ensure that the electrical design on projects conform to the requirements of the applicable codes; including National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, and the International Building Code and International Energy Code
• Effectively utilize computer design software and have a working knowledge of 3-D Modeling/BIM software for design producing construction drawings, and for construction coordination modeling.
• Travel out of town or out of the United States from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• U.S. Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or the foreign degree equivalent
• A working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit, LEED Accredited Professional, SKM Powertools, are preferred but not required at the time of hire.

Location

Evansville, IN

Compensation & Benefits

This role is also eligible forperformance-based bonuses and a comprehensiveU.S. basedbenefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

Benefits

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.