Junior Electrical Engineer, EIT

Planate Management Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance/Dental/Vision

401K plan

Health Savings Account

Life/AD&D Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Wellness Offering

Training and Development

License/Certification support

Recognition and Rewards program

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Planate Management Group in Austin, TX seeks an Electrical Engineer to support planning, design, installation, and inspection of electrical systems for construction projects, ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's in EE, 2–4 years' experience, and familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit; EIT/PE preferred. We offer comprehensive benefits and a global project portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, design, construction, or project support.
• EIT certification or progress toward PE licensure preferred.
• Familiarity with electrical codes, industry standards, and safety regulations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for drawings and models.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review electrical designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Conduct site inspections to assess installations and compliance with codes.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems.
• Coordinate with PMs, contractors, architects, and other disciplines.
• Monitor progress, quality, and safety with project specs.
• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, and cost estimates.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions to maintain safety.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for compliance.
• Provide technical recommendations to address design discrepancies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Planate Management Group (PMG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, and Orlando, Florida USA with a technical support center in South East Asia and East Africa, that provides program management and facilities engineering services worldwide. Planate is a small business provider of planning, design, infrastructure management, technical consulting, engineering, and construction management services in support of the US Department of Defense (DOD) and its Service (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps) missions, along with other US federal agencies, all over the world.

We are seeking a skilled Electrical Engineer to support the planning, design, implementation, and inspection of electrical systems for construction and engineering projects. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with applicable electrical codes, safety standards, project specifications, and quality requirements while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver projects efficiently.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and evaluate electrical engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and technical documents
• Conduct site inspections to assess electrical installations, identify deficiencies, and verify compliance with approved plans and applicable codes
• Support the installation, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting of electrical systems and equipment
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, architects, and other engineering disciplines to resolve technical issues
• Monitor project progress, quality, and compliance with established safety requirements and project specifications
• Prepare technical reports, inspection records, cost estimates, and other project documentation
• Identify potential electrical hazards and recommend corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment
• Review contractor submittals, shop drawings, and requests for information to ensure compliance with project requirements
• Provide technical recommendations to address design discrepancies, field conditions, and construction challenges

Qualifications to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in electrical engineering, design, construction, or project support
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred
• Basic knowledge of applicable electrical codes, industry standards, and safety regulations
• Familiarity with electrical drawings, technical specifications, engineering calculations, power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (CAD) and Revit for reviewing, preparing, and modifying electrical design drawings and models
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills, with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary project teams

Why Planate?

Planate Management Group is an Affir

Joining the Planate team opens you to an experience working for a Global company where you are among a team that is considered a premier trusted partner for planning, design, engineering, asset management, and professional service solutions anytime, anywhere. We Take Care of Our Own; Personally, and Profession.

Full-time employees enjoy the following benefits:

• Medical insurance/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K plan eligibility upon hire
• Health and Savings Account plan
• Life/AD&D Insurance Coverage
• Short-Term Disability Insurance Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Offering
• Training and Development
• License/Certification support
• Recognition and Rewards program
• Travel Insurance

We’d love for you to be a part of our Global workforce, helping us serve as an effective and integrated partner to advance every client's mission!