Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) | Austin, TX | Hybrid MEP Design

Purple Cow Recruiting • Internship • Austin, Texas, United States • $30k / year • 2h ago

Description Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) | Austin, TX | Hybrid MEP Design Full Time | MEP Electrical Engineering | Austin, Texas

Kerry Martin, MSN, RN Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing Call or Text:

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Heartline Staffing is hiring a Junior Electrical Engineer (EIT) in Austin, Texas.

POSITION OVERVIEW • Join a growing MEP team and gain hands-on experience in electrical building systems design • Work alongside experienced Professional Engineers on a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, educational, municipal, healthcare, and other building projects • Support the design, analysis, and documentation of electrical systems, including calculations, construction documents, field observations, and multidisciplinary coordination • Ideal for an engineer eager to build technical expertise and work toward a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY STANDS OUT • Clear path toward a Texas P.E. license under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers • Diverse project portfolio across multiple building sectors • Hybrid work arrangement • 22–28 days of PTO plus 8 paid holidays • 401(k) and defined pension plan • Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance • Internal training, mentoring, and reimbursement for job-related professional development

SCHEDULE & WORK ENVIRONMENT • Full-time position • Hybrid work arrangement based in Austin, Texas • MEP department within a multidisciplinary engineering team • Includes field visits, site investigations, and construction observations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Electrical Engineering & Design • Assist with electrical system design for power distribution, lighting, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems • Perform engineering calculations and analyses under the supervision of licensed engineers • Prepare electrical plans, load calculations, panel schedules, and specifications for construction documents • Support development of cost estimates and design alternatives • Assist with code research and application of local, state, and national electrical codes and standards • Coordinate electrical designs with mechanical, plumbing, structural, and architectural disciplines • Use AutoCAD, Revit, and other engineering software to prepare and modify project documents • Review shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs during construction • Participate in field visits, site investigations, and construction observations, and help prepare observation reports

Project Support & Coordination • Support Project Managers and Senior Engineers in delivering projects on schedule and within budget • Assist with project document organization and quality control reviews • Participate in project meetings with internal teams, clients, consultants, and contractors • Track assigned tasks, communicate project progress, and maintain project documentation

Professional Development • Work toward obtaining a Texas Professional Engineer (P.E.) license • Build knowledge of engineering standards, building systems, and industry best practices • Participate in internal training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Compensation details shared during your recruiter conversation • 22–28 days of PTO • 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 and AD&D insurance ($30,000 benefit) • Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance • Employee Assistance Program • Voluntary life insurance for employee, spouse, and dependent children • Reimbursement for job-related professional development Requirements • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering REQUIRED • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification REQUIRED • 2+ years of engineering experience REQUIRED • Basic familiarity with AutoCAD and Revit • Working knowledge of electrical engineering fundamentals and building systems design principles • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong attention to detail • PMP certification preferred • Master's degree in Engineering preferred • Leadership experience preferred • Understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC) preferred • Internship, co-op, or prior experience in consulting engineering, MEP design, or building systems preferred • Experience with SKM, ETAP, Visual Lighting, or similar electrical design software preferred • Familiarity with sustainable design practices and energy codes preferred • Exposure to commercial, institutional, or municipal building projects preferred