Junior Electrical Engineer - Construction

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive salary up to $100,000

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

PTO & paid holidays

Mentorship program

Tuition reimbursement & EIT/PE support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join a growing Mission Critical team working on hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center developments across the country.

You will design electrical systems, contribute to power distribution layouts, and coordinate with mechanical and architectural teams while gaining hands-on experience on cutting-edge projects and mentorship from senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• 0–3 years' experience in electrical consulting, design or similar environment.
• Interest in mission critical, data center or power system design.
• Exposure to electrical power distribution systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist design of electrical systems for mission critical and data center projects.
• Develop power distribution layouts, single-line diagrams and construction documents.
• Perform electrical calculations and load studies under senior guidance.
• Assist with medium/low voltage power systems, UPS, generators and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural, and technology teams for integrated delivery.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Support construction administration with RFIs, submittals and occasional site visits.
• Assist commissioning activities and project close‑out documentation.
• Maintain NEC, NFPA and company engineering standards.

Skills

Electrical design

Power distribution

Revit

AutoCAD

MS Office

Communication skills

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for a role with plenty of growth opportunities?

Join a nationally recognised engineering consultancy supporting the design and delivery of mission-critical projects across the country. The organisation is growing its Mission Critical team and offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers on hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise data center developments.

This opportunity is ideal for an Electrical Engineer looking to build a career in the data center industry. The role provides hands‑on experience designing electrical systems, developing technical expertise, and gaining exposure to some of the industry's most exciting mission‑critical projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the design of electrical systems for mission critical and data center projects.
• Support the development of power distribution layouts, single-line diagrams and electrical construction documents.
• Perform electrical calculations, load studies and equipment selections under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist with the design of medium and low voltage power systems, UPS systems, generators and mission critical infrastructure.
• Coordinate with mechanical, structural and technology teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Participate in design reviews, client meetings and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Support construction administration by reviewing RFIs, submittals and conducting occasional site visits.
• Assist with commissioning activities and project close‑out documentation.
• Maintain compliance with NEC, NFPA and company engineering standards.
• Continue developing technical knowledge through mentorship and structured training.

Skills/Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 0-3 years' experience within an engineering consultancy, internship or electrical design environment.
• Interest in mission critical, data center or power system design.
• Basic understanding of electrical power distribution systems.
• Experience with or exposure to Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn within a collaborative team.
• EIT certification or actively working towards obtaining it is preferred.
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and organisational skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to $100,000.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Structured mentorship programme with senior engineers.
• Professional development, tuition reimbursement and support towards EIT and PE licensure.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge hyperscale and AI-driven data center projects.
• Clear progression into Electrical Engineer II, Senior Electrical Engineer and Project Management roles.

Salary:

• Up to $100,000 Basic Salary