Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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‑assett

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm, seeks an Electrical Engineer to prepare simple electrical designs and calculations, following established engineering practices and procedures. You will work with mentors, perform field documentation, and support project delivery.

Required: Bachelor’s or Master’s in electrical or architectural engineering; FE preferred. Proficiency in Revit, Microsoft Office, and Visual Lighting Software; strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Passing Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.

Responsibilities

• Seeks code references and design direction from mentors.
• Performs electrical engineering tasks on assigned projects, including power distribution, standby power, lighting design and control, power conditioning, telecom, security, nurse call.
• Performs self QC and seeks peer review.
• Meets with clients regarding electrical design and projects.
• Performs field work to document existing conditions.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Field work

Driver's license

Teamwork

40+ hours/wk

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Visual Lighting Software

Job description

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

Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Prepares simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations by following standard engineering practices and procedures.

• Seeks code references and design direction from mentors.
• Performs individual aspects of electrical engineering as it relates to individually assigned projects, including:
• Power distribution both primary distribution and secondary distribution
• Power generation including standby systems
• Lighting design and control, including both interior and exterior lighting
• Power conditioning and uninterruptible power supplies
• Telecommunications
• Security and surveillance
• Nurse call
• Performs self QC on work and plans for/seeks appropriate peer review of work.
• Meets with Clients regarding electrical engineering design and projects.
• Performs field work to document existing conditions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Background
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in electrical engineering or an Architectural Engineering Degree
• Certifications/Registrations
  • Passing Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred
• Other Skills / Abilities
  • Ability to work in Revit/Microsoft Office/Visual Lighting Software
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Excellent customer service capabilities.
  • Ability to work more than 40 hours per week to meet project deadlines.
  • Ability to drive to project sites and perform customary field work.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Able to work in the United States.
  • Responsible for understanding and embodying DWG’s Culture Statement.
  • Process correspondence efficiently, accurately and confidentially.
  • Work independently and in a team environment.

Travel

To project sites and to meet with clients.

Benefits

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

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

This role is eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

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.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.