Entry level electrical engineer Jobs in Orange, CA

CECO Environmental is a global leader in providing sustainable solutions for industrial air, water, and energy transition. Since 1966, we’ve been addressing the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our mission is to protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment, making a tangible impact across industries like renewable energy, semiconductor manufacturing, power generation, and water treatment. As a purpose-driven company, we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and integrity, ensuring that every project we undertake creates lasting positive change. At CECO, you’ll be part of a growing, dynamic team committed to a cleaner, safer, and more sustainable future.

As part of the CECO Environmental family of brands, Compass Water Solutions plays a critical role in delivering specialized water solutions that protect both people and the environment. By joining our team, you’ll contribute to our shared mission of protecting global industrial operations and shaping the future of environmental stewardship.

The Electrical Engineer is part of an engineering team responsible for providing engineering and design support for sales and operations. This position assists in the design and development of equipment by preparing technical documentation in accordance with sales proposals, performance requirements, and specifications.

Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Research and review project requirements and design information to determine if it is sufficient to complete the design while ensuring that the design concept can be met.

• Designs control systems based on customer specifications.

• Assists with the preparation of engineering documents.

• Communicates with the project team to establish essential functions and deadlines necessary to finish specific projects.

• Determines appropriate strategy to create designs and drawings using either a CADD template customized to the client’s requirements, a standard template designed for the specific type of work, or by updating an existing CAD file.

• Analyzes reports, drawings, and tests to plan and design projects.

• Completes the design process using the information contained within the documents and in line with the Scope of Work; makes necessary corrections to existing drawings following quality review process.

• Reviews drawings and documents to ensure alignment with scoping and corporate standards.

• Assists the sales team with the preparation of scope and estimates for proposals

• Performs inspection and surveillance duties associated with outsourced electrical procurement.

• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from an accredited program.

• 3-5 years’ experience designing control systems for OEM equipment.

• AutoCAD experience required.

• Experience designing control panels based on relay or PLC control.

• Experience writing PLC control logic is a plus.

• Knowledge of plant process control and monitoring is a plus.

• Working knowledge of related codes and standards, including IEC, NEC and NFPA.

• Proficiency in technical writing required.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a creative, professional, team environment

ADA Requirements (For U.S. positions only):

This position is based in a manufacturing facility and may be exposed to moderate noise, dust, moving mechanical parts, and varying temperatures. The role requires adherence to all safety protocols, including the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Standing, walking, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

• Keying/typing, sitting, standing, walking.

• Constant mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness in an office environment.

• The job is typically performed under comfortable working conditions; any disagreeable elements are generally absent during normal performance of the job.

• Compliance with company attendance standards.

• No travel requirements.

• FLSA status: Exempt, Salaried.

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ABOUT CECO

CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment, and industrial equipment across the globe, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets.

We serve these markets and our global customers through our key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Learn more about CECO by visiting About Us.

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CECO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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