Entry Level Electrical Engineer

East Peoria, IL - Salary Range 60-70k

Job Brief

We are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, entry-level engineer to join our team. In this role you will be the “technical face” on projects and will be working with clients to design custom (low & medium voltage) switchgear & control solutions to meet their technical specifications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret project write-ups, customer specifications, drawings, and correspondence
• Research & create Bill of Material
• Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to specify & approve component parts and assemblies
• Create AC and DC schematics, component layouts, wiring diagrams, and one-line diagrams for project submittals, construction drawings and As-built's
• Complete project design to match customer specifications
• Ensure design complies with applicable codes, NFPA, NEC, and UL (UL891, UL1558, UL Medium Voltage & UL508A)
• Coordinate with production, testing and field service to make design decisions at each stage of the project
• Coordinate with programmers for hardware selection and integration
• Research and learn what new technology is available & applicable for projects
• Establish and document standard design processes
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and test
• Complete design reviews to check accuracy and completeness of designs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Entry-level position: prior internship experience is a plus but not required.
• Proficient understanding of electrical circuit design principles.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Familiarity with the NEC Code (National Electrical Code).
• Basic understanding of power systems analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience with switchgear design or implementation.
• Familiarity with project management fundamentals.