Junior Electrical Engineer

APTIM; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

APTIM is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to join their Knoxville team, responsible for the design and planning of electrical systems. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and offers a salary range between $74,000 and $82,000 annually, along with various employee benefits. The successful candidate will work on projects requiring coordination with other engineers and compliance with engineering standards, contributing to a clean energy future.

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) options

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave

Qualifications

• 0-4 years related experience required.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and ANSI codes is a plus.
• Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual designs and perform system studies.
• Ensure conformance to engineering codes and standards.
• Collect and interpret engineering data for project reports.

Skills

Basic knowledge of electrical engineering

Computer skills (Office)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CADD (AutoCAD, REVIT, MicroStation)

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Junior level Electrical Engineer. Performs engineering work in the initial planning and design phases of projects. This includes engineering/design for power distribution systems, lighting systems, grounding systems, lightning protection systems, backup power supply systems, instrumentation, controls, and fire detection/alarming. Perform studies and technical activities to arrive at the most cost effective, reliable technical solution. May also support procurement and construction phases or projects with engineering knowledge and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual design, perform calculations, and perform system studies.
• Develop detailed electrical drawings.
• Ensure conformance to applicable engineering codes and standards as well as company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with and consult other Engineers and Designers to engineer, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve technical and other issues.

Secondary Responsibilities

• Collect and interpret engineering data, compile data for project reports, collect and compile field data as required, assist in proposal efforts as directed, document technical data for management review, provide other entry level duties as assigned, assist with preparation of labor/material estimates and design packages for clients.
• Is aware of costs and schedule related to own work.
• Organizes own work to meet deadlines set by others.
• Communicates information, asks questions, and checks for understanding.
• Contributes to a team environment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited school.
• Has 0 -- 4 years related experience (entry to junior level).
• Has basic knowledge of theories, practices and procedures in electrical engineering.
• Strong computer skills with Office products (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Training and/or experience with CADD (AutoCAD, REVIT, and/or MicroStation, etc.).
• Good verbal and writing skills.
• Factory, field, and/or construction experience a plus.
• Practical electrical skills a plus.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, and ANSI codes and standards a plus.
• Candidates must be willing to travel for infrequent field assignments.

ABOUT APTIM

APTIM is committed to accelerating the transition toward a clean and efficient energy economy, building a sustainable future for our communities and natural world, and creating a more inclusive and equitable environment that celebrates the diversity of our communities. We specialize in environmental, resilience, and sustainability and energy solutions, as well as technical and data solutions, program management, and critical infrastructure. For every challenge our clients face, there is an opportunity for APTIM to innovate a fit-for-purpose solution that will raise your organization or community to a new standard of excellence.

What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment into your personal and professional development

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay range for this position is $74,000 - $82,000. Compensation depends on several factors including: experience, education, key skills, geographic location of the position, client requirements, external market competitiveness, and internal equity among other employees within APTIM.

Employee Benefits

APTIM Federal Services, LLC is committed to providing an extensive range of benefits that protect and promote the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families through the APTIM Benefits Marketplace https://aptim.makeityoursource.com/.

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance: Through the marketplace, our employees can choose benefits from five metallic levels and 10+ carriers to find the right benefits that work for them in their location.
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave (eligibility based on company policy and applicable law)
• 401(k) APTIM offers three 401k plans through the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (PEP). The specific plan you are eligible for depends on the business unit you are in. The details of the largest plan are found here:
• APTIM 2025 401(k) Plan Features (makeityoursource.com)
• APTIM - Helpful Documents

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