Entry Level Electrical Engineering Technician

Hunt Engineering Group; Town of Horseheads (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO

Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance

FSA/ HSA

Life Insurance

401(K) plan

Continuing Education Support

Job summary

HUNT is seeking a team member for the MEP group to lead electrical system designs and perform power distribution analyses. You will mentor junior staff, prepare engineering documents, and ensure compliance with NFPA/NEC and energy standards.

You will collaborate with senior engineers, manage projects, and coordinate with clients and multidisciplinary teams while maintaining schedules and budgets. CAD/Drafting proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering or electrical engineering preferred.
• 0-5 years of experience in electrical engineering, power distribution, or a related field.
• Experience with CAD/Drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.
• Perform load calculations, short-circuit analysis, and voltage drop calculations for system design.
• Select and specify electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, and controls.
• Coordinate fire alarm system specifications and layouts with manufacturers and systems integrators.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop and refine electrical design layouts and construction drawings.
• Research and ensure compliance with building codes, NFPA, NEC, and energy efficiency standards.
• Manage projects independently or alongside senior engineers, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Assist in client communications, site visits, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering specifications, and cost estimates.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Architectural/Engineering Technology

Associates degree considered with experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETAP

AGI32

Job description

About the Role

This team member will play a critical role within our MEP team, leading electrical system designs, performing power distribution analysis, selecting equipment, and managing the preparation of engineering documents. The role involves collaborating with senior engineers, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring compliance with industry standards, energy codes, and best practices for power, lighting, lighting control, and fire alarm systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, and industrial buildings.
• Perform load calculations, short-circuit analysis, and voltage drop calculations for system design.
• Select and specify electrical distribution equipment, lighting systems, and controls.
• Coordinate fire alarm system specifications and layouts with manufacturers and systems integrators.
• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to develop and refine electrical design layouts and construction drawings.
• Research and ensure compliance with building codes, NFPA, NEC, and energy efficiency standards.
• Manage projects independently or alongside senior engineers, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.
• Assist in client communications, site visits, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical reports, engineering specifications, and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in electrical engineering, power distribution, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in architectural engineering, electrical engineering technology, or electrical engineering preferred. (Associates in related field considered with experience.)
• Experience with CAD/Drafting software such as AutoCAD or Revit.
• Exposure to software such as ETAP or AGI32 would be beneficial but not required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Dental, Health, and Vision Insurance
• FSA/ HSA
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) plan
• Continuing Education Support

About HUNT

HUNT is a full-service A/E Firm with offices located in Albany, NY, Binghamton, NY, Horseheads, NY, Rochester, NY, Towanda, PA, and Williamsport, PA.

As a firm, our vision is to build vibrant communities by empowering creativity and partnership. We have accomplished this to date by being an entrusted partner to our clients/communities, providing full-service design that is innovative, practical and community focused. In addition, we offer a family friendly, flexible workplace that aims to encourage long, successful, sustainable careers through a variety of life stages. We are excited to welcome you to apply to this strong culture and hope that your values align with those of the firm, which will further enhance our culture even as we look toward targeted growth opportunities.

HUNT is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.