Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) (Hybrid – Austin, TX)

Location: Hybrid – Austin, TX
Job type: Full-time
Experience level: Early-career
Experience: 2–3 years preferred
Education: B.S. in Electrical Engineering
Certification: EIT required, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Job function: Engineering
Industry: Mechanical / Industrial Engineering

About the Role

Our client, an established engineering firm, is hiring a Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) for its growing MEP team. This is a strong opportunity for an early-career engineer to gain hands-on experience designing electrical building systems alongside experienced Professional Engineers.

You’ll support the design, analysis, and documentation of electrical systems for commercial, institutional, educational, municipal, healthcare, and other building projects. Under the guidance of licensed PEs, you’ll help with engineering calculations, construction documents, field observations, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams, all while working toward your Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.

What You’ll Do

Electrical engineering and design

• Help design power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses under licensed engineers
• Prepare electrical plans, load calculations, panel schedules, and specifications
• Support cost estimates and design alternatives
• Research and apply local, state, and national electrical codes and standards
• Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines
• Prepare and update project documents in AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering software
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during construction
• Take part in field visits, site investigations, and construction observations, and help prepare observation reports

Project support and coordination

• Help Project Managers and Senior Engineers deliver projects on schedule and within budget
• Assist with document organization and quality-control reviews
• Join project meetings with internal teams, clients, consultants, and contractors
• Track your assigned tasks and communicate progress clearly

Professional development

• Work toward a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Build knowledge of engineering standards, building systems, and best practices
• Take part in internal training and mentoring

What You’ll Need

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year university
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, or the ability to obtain it within six months of hire
• 2–3 years of electrical engineering experience preferred
• Internship, co-op, or experience in consulting engineering, MEP design, or building systems preferred
• Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and building systems design
• Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and on a team

Nice to have: experience with SKM, ETAP, Visual Lighting, or similar tools; familiarity with sustainable design and energy codes; exposure to commercial, institutional, or municipal building projects.

Key Skills

Electrical engineering · MEP design · Engineer in Training (EIT) · Project management · AutoCAD · Revit · NEC · Load calculations · Construction documents

Benefits

• 22–28 days of PTO plus 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, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and optional voluntary life insurance
• Reimbursement for job-related professional development

How to Apply

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