Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Salas O’Brien is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer in New York City to support electrical system design for built environments, including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems. You’ll work on projects across markets such as K-12, higher education, healthcare, and commercial sectors.

The role offers an opportunity to grow technically, mentor engineers with less experience, and contribute to a sustainable future. A base salary aligns with market norms for this level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 0-3 years’ design experience in electrical systems.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support design of electrical systems including lighting, power, and life safety for renovations, new facilities and modernization projects.
• Review design documentation and perform field surveys to document existing conditions and conduct construction administration.
• Conduct load calculations for building equipment replacement and upgrades.
• Support load sizing and service requirements for beneficial electrification projects.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

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.

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

The entry-level Electrical Engineer will support electrical system design in the built environment including power, lighting, fire alarm, and special systems. The candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects in a variety of market sectors, such as K-12 and higher education, healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Support design of electrical systems including lighting, power, and life safety for existing facility renovations, new facilities and facility modernization projects.
• Review design documentation and perform field surveys to document existing conditions and conduct construction administration.
• Conduct load calculations for building equipment replacement and upgrades.
• Support load sizing and service requirements for beneficial electrification projects.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.

Qualifications And Experience

• 0-3 years’ design experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in electrical engineering in the built environment for K-12, high education, healthcare, and commercial markets.
• Basic proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Excellent work ethic and attitude.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, combined with organizational skills, the ability to plan, balance, and prioritize work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to provide technical mentorship to engineers with less experience.
• Ability to solve problems in an effective and timely manner.

Location

New York City

Compensation & Benefits

The expected base salary range for this role is $70,000-$85,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience and qualifications. This role is also eligible for performance-based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits 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, color, 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.