Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Wellness programs

Professional development support

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an Electrical Consultant 1 in Greenville, SC. The role involves preparing simple electrical plans and calculations, coordinating with mentors for design direction, and performing field work at project sites to document existing conditions.

Responsibilities include power distribution, lighting design and control, standby generation, telecommunications, security, fire alarm, nurse call, and lightning protection topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or an Architectural Engineering degree.
• Fundamentals of Engineering Exam preferred.
• Ability to work in Revit / Microsoft Office / Visual Lighting Software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple and routine plans, designs, and calculations following standard engineering practices.
• Meet with clients regarding electrical engineering design and projects.
• Perform field work to document existing conditions and drive site visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Field work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Fundamentals of Engineering Exam

Tools

Revit

Microsoft Office

Visual Lighting Software

Job description

Electrical Consultant 1

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 assigned projects. This is inclusive of, but not limited to the following:
• 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
• Fire alarm
• Nurse call
• Lightning protection
• 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
• 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.

Location

Greenville, SC

Travel

To project sites and to meet with clients.

Benefits

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

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.