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Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Luxus5 months ago
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
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Job Description

Position Overview

Entry-Level Electrical Engineer (EIT Preferred) in Nashville, TN. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our expanding team in a full-time, in-office role designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals. You will gain hands-on experience with power distribution, lighting design, fire alarm systems, and construction documentation while receiving mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers. This role offers a direct path toward EIT certification and eventual PE licensure. Compensation: Salary of $65-80K with a total package value of $80K - 95K.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design and layout of electrical systems, including lighting, AC/DC power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems
  • Prepare construction drawings, load calculations, short-circuit studies, and code compliance reviews
  • Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and contractors on commercial and institutional building projects
  • Attend job site visits, design meetings, and submittal reviews to gain field experience
  • Work under the guidance of senior electrical engineers while pursuing licensure

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program
  • 0–3 years of related experience (including internships or entry-level electrical design experience)
  • Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and IBC codes
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design drafting and modeling
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) certification or the ability to obtain it soon
  • Strong interest in commercial, healthcare, mixed-use, and institutional projects

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive starting salary: $65-80K
  • Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) with company match
  • Professional development, mentorship, and licensure reimbursement
  • Opportunities to work on high-profile commercial and institutional projects in Tennessee
  • Collaborative, employee-owned culture with long-term career growth

Required Skills

Construction Documentation
Code Compliance (NEC, NFPA, IBC)
Team Collaboration
Lighting Design
Fire Alarm Systems
Power Distribution
Electrical Design
AutoCAD
Revit
Load Calculations