Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) | Austin, TX | Hybrid MEP Design

Purple Cow Recruiting; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PTO 22-28 days

8 paid holidays

401(k) and defined pension plan

Employer-sponsored medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

AD&G insurance

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary life insurance

Professional development reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

Heartline Staffing is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) in Austin, Texas, offering a hybrid work arrangement and hands-on experience in electrical building systems design. You will work with licensed Professional Engineers on a diverse portfolio spanning commercial, institutional, educational, municipal, healthcare, and other projects.

This role supports design, analysis, and documentation, including calculations, construction documents, field observations, and multidisciplinary

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering REQUIRED
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification REQUIRED
• 2+ years of engineering experience REQUIRED
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and building systems design principles
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong attention to detail
• PMP certification preferred
• Master's degree in Engineering preferred
• Leadership experience preferred
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred
• Internship, co-op, or prior experience in consulting engineering, MEP design, or building systems preferred
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, Visual Lighting, or similar electrical design software preferred
• Familiarity with sustainable design practices and energy codes preferred
• Exposure to commercial, institutional, or municipal building projects preferred

Aufgaben

• Assist with electrical system design for power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses under the supervision of licensed engineers
• Prepare electrical plans, load calculations, panel schedules, and specifications for construction documents
• Support development of cost estimates and design alternatives
• Assist with code research and application of local, state, and national electrical codes and standards
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines
• Use AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering software to prepare and modify project documents
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during construction
• Participate in field visits, site investigations, and construction observations, and help prepare observation reports
• Support Project Managers and Senior Engineers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget
• Assist with project document organization and quality control reviews
• Participate in project meetings with internal teams, clients, consultants, and contractors
• Track assigned tasks, communicate project progress, and maintain project documentation
• Work toward obtaining a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Build knowledge of engineering standards, building systems, and industry best practices
• Participate in internal training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities

Kenntnisse

Electrical design

AutoCAD

Revit

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification

Master's degree (preferred)

PMP certification (preferred)

Tools

SKM

ETAP

Visual Lighting

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) | Austin, TX | Hybrid MEP Design

Full Time | MEP Electrical Engineering | Austin, Texas

Heartline Staffing is hiring a Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) in Austin, Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Join a growing MEP team and gain hands-on experience in electrical building systems design


• Work alongside experienced Professional Engineers on a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, educational, municipal, healthcare, and other building projects


• Support the design, analysis, and documentation of electrical systems, including calculations, construction documents, field observations, and multidisciplinary coordination


• Ideal for an engineer eager to build technical expertise and work toward a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT

• Clear path toward a Texas P.E. license under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers


• Diverse project portfolio across multiple building sectors


• Hybrid work arrangement


• 22-28 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays


• 401(k) and defined pension plan


• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Internal training, mentoring, and reimbursement for job-related professional development

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Full-time position


• Hybrid work arrangement based in Austin, Texas


• MEP department within a multidisciplinary engineering team


• Includes field visits, site investigations, and construction observations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Electrical Engineering & Design

• Assist with electrical system design for power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems


• Perform engineering calculations and analyses under the supervision of licensed engineers


• Prepare electrical plans, load calculations, panel schedules, and specifications for construction documents


• Support development of cost estimates and design alternatives


• Assist with code research and application of local, state, and national electrical codes and standards


• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines


• Use AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering software to prepare and modify project documents


• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during construction


• Participate in field visits, site investigations, and construction observations, and help prepare observation reports

Project Support & Coordination

• Support Project Managers and Senior Engineers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget


• Assist with project document organization and quality control reviews


• Participate in project meetings with internal teams, clients, consultants, and contractors


• Track assigned tasks, communicate project progress, and maintain project documentation

Professional Development

• Work toward obtaining a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license


• Build knowledge of engineering standards, building systems, and industry best practices


• Participate in internal training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation


• 22-28 days of PTO


• 8 paid holidays


• 401(k) and defined pension plan


• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care


• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance ($30,000 benefit)


• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependent children


• Reimbursement for job-related professional development

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering REQUIRED


• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification REQUIRED


• 2+ years of engineering experience REQUIRED


• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit


• Working knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and building systems design principles


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong attention to detail


• PMP certification preferred


• Master's degree in Engineering preferred


• Leadership experience preferred


• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred


• Internship, co-op, or prior experience in consulting engineering, MEP design, or building systems preferred


• Experience with SKM, ETAP, Visual Lighting, or similar electrical design software preferred


• Familiarity with sustainable design practices and energy codes preferred


• Exposure to commercial, institutional, or municipal building projects preferred