Junior Electrical Designer – Entry Level

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible spending account

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a driven engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Chicago. You will design lighting, power, communication, and fire alarm systems under supervision, and prepare technical design documents while reviewing shop drawings and following red lines.

The role emphasizes collaboration, coordination, and site verification. ABET-accredited degree and EIT/FE are preferred; familiarity with Revit/Navisworks is a plus.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering program preferred.
• Bachelor or Master of Engineering required by hire date.
• EIT/FE preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design lighting, power, communication, and fire alarm systems under supervision.
• Prepare technical design documentation under supervision.
• Review and markup shop drawings.
• Produce quality drawings following red lines and verbal instructions.
• Suggest process/quality/coordination improvements.
• Apply basic National Electrical Code knowledge (NEC Chap. 2 & 3).
• May perform site visits to verify conditions and observe construction.

Skills

Lighting design

Power distribution

Communication systems

Fire alarm systems

Technical drawings

Shop drawings

Revit

Navisworks

Coordination

Education

Engineering degree (ABET preferred)

Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

Navisworks

Job description

CannonDesign is seeking a driven engineer to join our multi-disciplinary team in Chicago. You will design lighting, power, communication, and fire alarm systems under supervision, and prepare technical design documents while reviewing shop drawings and following red lines.

The role emphasizes collaboration, coordination, and site verification. ABET-accredited degree and EIT/FE are preferred; familiarity with Revit/Navisworks is a plus.