Graduate Electrical Engineer

Luckett & Farley; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Commitment to employee development

Employee ownership

Job summary

Luckett & Farley in Louisville, KY is looking for a Graduate Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) to work on high-quality building systems design across various projects. This role involves collaborating with teams, conducting electrical analysis, and learning through hands-on experience. The ideal candidate has a degree in Electrical Engineering, skills in REVIT and Microsoft Office, and a passion for engineering design. Join a 100% employee-owned firm fostering a supportive and flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of building codes, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of building analysis and design software.
• Able to assess and solve problems during design or field construction.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand building codes and specifications.
• Review contractor submittals for conformance with contract documents.
• Design electrical components per owner's requirements.

Skills

Knowledge of building analysis and design software

Excellent communication skills

Self-starter characteristics

Interest in sustainable projects

Education

BS or Masters in Electrical Engineering

Professional registration as EIT

Tools

REVIT

Microsoft Office suite

AUTOCAD

Job description

Reports to: Discipline Manager, Electrical Engineering

Location: Louisville, KY area or willingness to be onsite with 48 hours’ notice.

About the Role

At Luckett & Farley, we believe design is a promise to our clients, our communities, and the future we share. As a Graduate Electrical EIT, you will contribute to multidisciplinary teams delivering high-quality building systems design across diverse projects, bringing hands‑on experience across diverse building types alongside the curiosity, vision, and passion for engineering and design that defines our culture.

What You Will Do

• Reads and understands building codes, construction drawings and specifications.
• Reviews contractor submittals (shop drawings, substitutions, etc.) to determine conformance with contract documents. Makes appropriate comments and returns submittals as specified.
• Works on small projects or portions of larger projects. Evaluates, selects and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks. Determines appropriate power, lighting, and system equipment in accordance with building codes, and designs building components.
• Participates in project meetings during design and construction activities. It is possible that some of these meetings may require travel including both day trips and some overnight stays to out-of-design project locations.
• Performs electrical capacity analysis using established methods and with the aid of computer analysis programs.
• Designs components not limited to power, lighting, grounding, telecommunications, fire alarm, and other systems per owner’s requirements.
• Communicates electrical design through building information modeling (REVIT) primarily, line drawings (AUTOCAD) occasionally, specifications or sketches.
• Prepares the appropriate written specification sections for bidding and construction documents.
• Assists other team members with project documentation including report of meeting notes, RFI, shop drawings, etc.
• Actively participates and pursues continuing education including, but not limited to, CEU’s, Lunch & Learns, trade organization and independent study.
• Operates in a cross‑functional capacity as workflow demands change; it may be necessary to support other production requirements as part of a project.
• Actively supports strategic goals of the firm, departments, and managers and understands how your actions contribute to them.

Technical & Experience Requirements

• Knowledge of building analysis and design software for lighting and power calculations loading and power distribution systems such as: Visual, E-lum tools, SKM Power tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Working knowledge of REVIT preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Exhibits “self-starter” characteristics.
• Able to properly assess and take appropriate action to identify and solve problems during design or in the field construction.
• Exhibits a high sense of personal motivation and urgency.
• Other activities not specified here may become necessary as the Company, position or the marketplace evolves with the changing business environment.
• An interest in pursuing highly sustainable and energy efficient projects and buildings.
• Ideal Education, Registrations and Experience:
• BS or Masters in Electrical Engineering or Applied Science with Electrical emphasis from an ABET accredited institution.
• Professional registration as EIT prior to or within 6 months of employment.

The Right Mindset

• Team player and collaborator.
• Passionate about all things’ engineering design; you care deeply about how buildings make people feel and how they shape communities.
• Genuinely curious- you ask better, deeper, unexpected questions before jumping to solutions.
• Hungry for knowledge- you actively seek out new ideas, emerging materials, and evolving design approaches.
• Committed to delivering high-quality results reliably and taking full ownership of outcomes.
• A clear, effective communicator who is direct, easy to work with, and responds quickly and thoughtfully to client needs, feedback, and challenges.
• Highly organized, with a strong sense of personal ownership and follow-through.
• Resilient under pressure; you address conflict constructively and keep relationships productive through difficult moments.

As a 100% employee‑owned firm founded in 1853, we offer more than a career, we offer a meaningful stake in a legacy of excellence and a shared future. Our integrated practice spans architecture, engineering, interior design, and development, providing a unique opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and grow your expertise within a highly connected team.

We support a flexible, hybrid work environment and cultivate a culture that is both collaborative and supportive, enabling our people to thrive professionally and personally. With a strong commitment to employee development and growth, we create clear pathways for advancement and empower individuals to reach their full potential.

At our core, we practice a deliberate commitment to deep understanding, alignment, and partnership- and we pursue design that brings joy to the people and communities we serve.

Luckett & Farley is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action 737 South Third Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40202 | luckett-farley.com