Graduate Electrical Engineer

About Us
Since our inception, EEA Consulting Engineers has been committed to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace that focuses on the growth and success of our employees, a dedication that was further solidified when we transitioned to an Employee-Owned model nearly two decades ago. At EEA, we believe in empowering our Employee-Owners to thrive both professionally and personally, while nurturing strong connections with one another and our valued clients. Our unwavering support for our Employee-Owners has earned us recognition as a Top Workplace for over a decade. Our team consists of talented professionals including engineers, designers, and administrative professionals, spread across our three office locations. Join us and become a part of our thriving community of Employee-Owners!

We are seeking a Graduate Electrical Engineer to join our Light Commercial market sector. This position will allow you to leverage your design experience and implement electrical systems that optimize energy efficiency, sustainability, and functionality across multiple client projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, engage in innovative problem-solving, and contribute to the advancement of the built environment. This role is located in Austin, Texas and has a flexible hybrid work schedule.

Graduate Training Program

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer, you will begin your career in EEA’s Bootcamp, a structured program created specifically for recent graduates. Bootcamp bridges the gap between academia and professional practice by combining classroom learning, hands-on project work, and mentorship. Bootcamp offers the opportunity to:

• Develop a strong foundation in the full MEP design process, from concept to completion

• Contribute to quick-turnaround projects for nationally recognized clients including Gap, Williams Sonoma, Warby Parker, and Pottery Barn

• Accelerate your learning by gaining multiple project experiences early in your career

• Learn directly from senior engineers and designers through ongoing mentorship and feedback

• Through this program, you’ll gain the foundation needed to graduate from Bootcamp and move into another team, taking on new challenges and advancing your career as an Employee-Owner

Responsibilities

• Utilize AutoCAD and Revit to create detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics for various electrical systems, including power distribution, lighting, and low-voltage systems

• Assist in the design and analysis of electrical systems for a variety of projects under the guidance of senior engineers, including panel boards, switchgear, and transformers

• Perform lighting calculations and simulations to optimize lighting levels, uniformity, and energy efficiency, utilizing advanced lighting design software and techniques

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national electrical codes, standards, and regulations throughout the design process, obtaining necessary approvals and permits as required

• Collaborate with mechanical, architectural, and structural teams to ensure electrical systems are seamlessly integrated with all other aspects of building designs

• Pursue opportunities for professional development and continuing education to enhance technical knowledge, skills, and expertise in electrical design and related disciplines

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or related field from an ABET accredited university

• Proven ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, other regulatory authorities to achieve project objectives and deliver successful outcomes

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• Demonstrates initiative, is eager to learn, and has a positive attitude towards tackling new challenges

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical design software, such as AutoCAD and Revit

• Knowledge of electrical systems, practices, and standards, including but not limited to NEC, NFPA, IESNA, IECC, and IEEE regulations

What We Offer

• Annual merit increases based on work performance

• Annual profit-sharing bonus, contingent on company performance

• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. Medical coverage for individual employees is paid in full by EEA

• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) retirement account. EEA on average contributes 10% of an employee's salary into the ESOP Trust each year, at no cost to the employee!

• 401k with company match, available the first day of the next month following start date

• $50,000 in Life Insurance at no cost to the employee

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage at no cost to the employee

• Flexible working hours and hybrid schedule

• Fun company events, outings, and happy hours

• 'Dress for Your Day' dress code

Company Brief

EEA Consulting Engineers is a premier Employee-Owned firm, providing comprehensive mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) consulting engineering services to diverse facilities across all market sectors. Established in 1977 in Austin, Texas as an energy conservation engineering consultant, EEA has since evolved into a leading MEP design firm offering a wide range of services including building commissioning, process utility engineering, utility master planning, and acoustics, noise, and vibration engineering. EEA has successfully completed projects nationally and internationally in both prime and sub-consultant roles and is licensed in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

As a Top Workplace and MEP Giant, we prioritize our employees' satisfaction by fostering a collaborative, adaptable, and enjoyable work environment, guided by our core values of Flexibility, Integrity, Excellence, Sustainability, Transparency, and Accountability. 

EEA Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other legally protected status.