Entry Level Electrical Engineer (Industrial)

Carollo Engineers; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Travel assistance

Job summary

Carollo Engineers in Boise, ID is seeking an Electrical Engineer with 0-4 years of experience to support power engineering tasks for water and wastewater facilities. You will work under supervision with a Staff Electrical Engineer, performing CAD drafting, wire sizing, and site visits while developing technical knowledge and professional credentials.

The role emphasizes practical design, coordination with project teams, and adherence to safety and industry standards, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0-4 years experience.
• Engineer-in-Training Certification or FE license; or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Basic understanding of NEC and One-Line Diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic power engineering tasks for water facilities under supervision.
• Receptacle designs, panel load, phase balancing.
• Lighting designs and luminaire layout.
• Conduit layout and fill calculations.
• Wire sizing.
• Performs basic CADD drafting.
• Submittal review.
• Travel to sites for observations during construction and operation.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Power systems

CAD drafting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges.

Overview

Carollo Engineers is a leading engineering firm dedicated exclusively to water. For over 90 years, we've specialized in the planning, design, and construction of water, wastewater, stormwater, and reuse facilities, bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to the water sector's most complex challenges. We work with water agencies, municipalities, utilities, research organizations, and private companies across various industries, including technology, manufacturing, and beyond. These clients choose Carollo because we employ some of the most knowledgeable and experienced professionals in the world. When you join our team, you'll work alongside industry leaders who are advancing the science of water, protecting public health, and building resilient communities.

Carollo's vision is to be the best water consulting firm and the best place for you to build your career. If you're passionate about making a difference in this critical field, we invite you to explore a career with Carollo.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic power engineering tasks and calculations for water and wastewater treatment facilities under the direction and supervision of a Staff Electrical Engineer
• Receptacle designs, including panel schedule load and phase balancing
• Lighting designs, including zonal cavity calculations, luminaire layout, and circuit switching
• Conduit layout and fill calculations
• Wire sizing
• Performs basic CADD drafting
• Submittal review
• Performs specification research
• Assists in development of technical memorandum
• Reviews work for discrepancies or inconsistencies
• Tracks details of work to discuss and resolve
• Develops and improves technical knowledge and skills
• Maintains professionalism in relationships with other office and team members
• Plans what needs to be communicated and how to present the information effectively
• Seeks out company and client technical standards and implements them on projects
• Constructively builds and maintains relationships with others on the project design team
• Travel required when requested
• Makes site visits to observe during construction and operation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• 0-4 years experience
• Course work in power engineering
• Engineer-in-Training Certification or FE license; or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Basic and advanced course work in A.C. machinery, electrical measurements, symmetrical components, and control system logic design, design of computer LANs, industrial control system LANs and control system logic and design
• Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code
• Ability to read and understand One-Line Diagrams and Control Schematics
• Working knowledge of symmetrical components, fault current calculations, and machine theory
• Ability to work with supervisor to effectively complete routine tasks
• Capable of breaking a task into one or more component parts and sequencing those parts effectively
• General awareness of need for practicality and constructability of design solutions
• General awareness of the scope, schedule and budget assigned for engineering tasks
• Ability to work with more experienced electrical engineers to apply standard textbook electrical design and analysis approach
• Follows selected design approach through completion of analysis and detailing
• Logically organizes work
• Ability to listen to others and ask clarifying questions at appropriate time
• Willingness to accept suggestions and corrections on organization and planning issues
• Seeks help to understand and productively work through conflict to keep tasks moving ahead
• Understanding that personal performance and actions impact future work opportunities
• General awareness of the "business" of electrical engineering as well as the technical design issues
• Strong verbal and written communications skills that are well organized and persuasive
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering - Power Specialty
• Public speaking experience
• Experience with Microstation or Autocad
• Field investigative and start-up experience

Compensation Range

An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

Other Compensation And Benefits

Carollo is committed to providing employees with a competitive, comprehensive benefits program that provides the support employees and their families need to lead healthy, productive lives. Carollo’s benefits package includes paid time off and holidays, comprehensive health insurance coverage, pre-tax savings account options for healthcare, dependent care and commuter expenses, disability insurance and life insurance options for you and your dependents. We also offer free Caregiver Support, Travel Assistance, counseling services, discount programs, and a Lifestyle Reimbursement Account. Other compensation that may be available includes: 401(k) company contribution matching, tuition reimbursement, discretionary bonuses, career advancement bonuses, professional registration bonuses, employee referral bonuses, and compensatory time for exempt employees. Flexible work arrangements may also be available. Eligibility for benefits varies based on employment status.