Graduate Electrical Engineer – Commercial

Salas O'Brien; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Invaluable industry experience

Diverse team professional networking

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

Salas O'Brien in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer for their commercial division. This role focuses on projects including aviation, K-12, higher education, and more. Responsibilities involve lighting design, power distribution, and fire alarm systems. Candidates should have a B.S. in Electrical or Architectural Engineering from an ABET accredited school. Experience through co-ops or internships is beneficial. The company offers competitive compensation along with valuable learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited school.
• Relevant co-op or summer internship experience is helpful.
• E.I.T. status is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, and designs.
• Utilize computer-aided design software for engineering documents.
• Assist in client communication regarding projects.
• Collaborate with Senior Engineer as an observer.
• Solve specific problems using engineering software.
• Familiarize with state-of-the-art design regulations.

Skills

Lighting design

Power distribution

Emergency power systems

Fire alarm systems

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Job description

At Salas O’Brien Company 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

We are looking for a graduate electrical engineer to join our team! This position will be within our commercial division working on projects in Aviation, K-12, Higher‑Ed, Hospitality, Office, Municipal and other building types. The responsibilities of this position include interior and exterior lighting design, building power distribution, emergency power systems, and fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, studies, permits and designs for assigned projects.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
• “Teams” with Senior Engineer and participates in all the work the Senior Engineer is performing as an observer.
• Operates engineering software to solve specific problems, and inputs the data required by the program.
• Familiarizes themselves with state‑of‑the‑art design and various state and local regulations.

Qualifications

• B.S. in an Electrical Engineering degree or Architectural Engineering from ABET accredited school.
• Past experience through co‑op or summer internships helpful.
• E.I.T. a plus.

Benefits

• Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
• Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
• Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
• Competitive compensation package.

Location: Nashville, TN

Travel: Yes

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, colour, 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.