Junior Electrical Engineer — Power & Lighting Projects

VAA LLC; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Profit sharing/401(k)

Discretionary bonus program

Paid leave

Job summary

VAA LLC is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer in New Orleans, LA to design power distribution and lighting for commercial and industrial facilities. You will work under engineers, developing designs and building hands-on skills on real client projects.

Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 or recent graduate, you will gain experience in calculations, drawings and reports, with travel up to 10% to construction sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Graduating December 2026 or May 2027, or recently graduated.
• Strong problem solving and willingness to learn.
• Interest in electrical systems and multidisciplinary project work.

Responsibilities

• Develop electrical design solutions using fundamentals and problem solving.
• Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications and design documents.
• Build knowledge of electrical design codes and industry standards.
• Gain experience using electrical engineering and design software.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers and other disciplines.
• Visit construction sites and observe work in the field.
• Take on more complex work as skills grow.

Skills

Strong problem solving

Willingness to learn

Interest in electrical systems

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

VAA LLC is seeking an entry-level Electrical Engineer in New Orleans, LA to design power distribution and lighting for commercial and industrial facilities. You will work under engineers, developing designs and building hands-on skills on real client projects.

Graduating in Dec 2026 or May 2027 or recent graduate, you will gain experience in calculations, drawings and reports, with travel up to 10% to construction sites as needed.