Entry Level Electrical Engineer

McClure Engineering; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401K plan with employer match

Paid time off

On-site fitness center

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

McClure Engineering is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work on complex buildings, data centers, and campus systems. You will coordinate with disciplines, review drawings, and contribute to engineering solutions grounded in math and science.

Under supervision, you’ll perform field investigations, design lighting and power systems, and help produce construction documents. The role emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and continuous learning in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• B.S.E.E. from an ABET-accredited university or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant electrical engineering design, focusing on building systems.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with specialized software like SKM/Aspen/EasyPower is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical design of lighting, power distribution, and communications systems.
• Collaborate with designers to produce construction documents (drawings and specs).
• Research equipment and select appropriate options for projects/clients.
• Conduct field inspections to verify site conditions.
• Coordinate with architects, owners, and other disciplines to obtain/provide necessary information.
• Respond to RFIs from contractors.

Skills

MS Office

2D/3D drawings

Coordination

Education

B.S.E.E. ABET accredited

Tools

SKM

Aspen

EasyPower

Bluebeam

Job description

Description

McClure Engineering is currently seeking an Electrical Engineer to work alongside other talented engineers dedicated to engineering excellence on a wide range of projects involving complex buildings, data centers and campus systems. The ideal candidate will enjoy coordinating with the other disciplines and team members assigned to their projects as well as continued learning to ensure the best engineering solutions are provided. The McClure team takes pride in the depth and breadth of knowledge on its bench and believes engineering excellence is driven by the fundamentals of math and science along with the intuition about all things mechanical/electrical.

Description

Perform necessary engineering functions required for the project (field investigation, electrical power service and distribution, branch circuits, indoor and outdoor lighting and lighting controls, fire alarm systems, telephone and data infrastructure wiring, audio/visual systems, and miscellaneous electrical and control systems), while coordinating with designers, drafters, and engineers. Identify, formulate and produce effective solutions to emerging problems. Review drawings for proper practices, quality, and consistency with office design standards.

Under the supervision of a more experienced Engineer, a Task Engineer is responsible for:

• Performing electrical design of lighting, power distribution and communication systems including fire alarm systems
• Collaborating with the Electrical Designer/Drafter on the production of construction documents (drawings and specifications)
• Researching commercially available equipment and selecting equipment appropriate for project/client needs
• Performing field inspections to verify existing site conditions
• Coordinating with architects, owners and other engineering disciplines to obtain or provide the information necessary to complete assigned projects
• Responding to contractor Requests for Information (RFI's)

Requirements

• B.S.E.E. from an ABET accredited university or equivalent experience required
• 0-2 years of relevant electrical engineering design with a preferred focus on building power, lighting, and systems projects for commercial, institutional, and healthcare facilities, including internships
• Experience selecting equipment and troubleshooting systems preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Prior experience using Bluebeam helpful and industry specific software such as SKM, Aspen, and/or EasyPower helpful, but not required
• Experience selecting equipment and troubleshooting systems preferred
• Proven ability to read and understand both 2D and 3D drawings

Work Environment

• Work environment is primarily indoors at firms’ facility, with approximately 10% of time spent indoors/outdoors at project or construction sites where hard-hat and other safety gear is often required. (PPE is provided by firm.)
• While performing field work associated with this position employee will be required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl and carry and/or climb ladders of varying heights.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance (100% company paid for the employee)
• Health Savings Account – $1300 annual employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Long-term/Short-term disability coverage
• Life/ AD&D Insurance401K Plan with Safe Harbor Match
• Employee Stock Purchase
• Annual Discretionary Profit Sharing for all employees
• Company provided Identity Theft Projection through NortonLifeLock
• Paid Parking
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement $300
• On-site fitness center
• On-site Showers & Lockers
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays (including a personal float holiday)
• Continuing Education & Professional Memberships
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Flexible Hours that include the ability to schedule 1-day remote per week

McClure Engineering is an "Employer of Choice" repeatedly named one of St. Louis' Top Workplaces and Healthiest Employers!

While being a leader in the engineering industry, McClure's corporate culture promotes work-life balance and fun with a wide-array of company sponsored activities such as annual float trips, summer softball games, barbecues, corporate massages, traveling nurses and cardio, weight & relaxation rooms with on-site showers available to employees and their families. Additionally, McClure offers an extremely comprehensive benefits package, generous paid time-off, support for on-going learning and development, superior wellness program, casual dress work environment, hybrid remote work schedule, and stable retirement (401k) plan and stock purchase program to promote financial security.

McClure Engineering values diversity. We are committed to providing 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, or local laws.