Junior Electrical Engineer

BRPH
Phoenix, AZ
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to entry-level engineers with technical software proficiency working in the architecture and engineering domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and interest in system design and construction oversight
    — “A minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university”
  • Individuals seeking mentorship and professional growth in a collaborative, technically focused environment
    — “professionally mentored by senior level engineers and provided with continuous hands-on training”

Things to consider

  • The role may require site visits, indicating potential for on-location work and travel
    — “Visit construction sites to review, monitor, and report construction progress”
  • Candidates must be prepared to engage in inter-disciplinary coordination and document checks
    — “Participate in inter-discipline project coordination”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with electrical calculations and software like REVIT or AutoCAD on your resume
    — “Prepare load calculations, specify, and coordinate layouts of electrical equipment”
  • Showcase any prior involvement in lighting design or photometry calculations
    — “Perform photometry calculations for normal and emergency lighting using lighting calculation software”
  • Emphasize participation in mentorship or training programs if applicable
    — “Participate in the department training plan and the firm's mentorship program”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Providing integral support to the department's core production group
  • Performing load calculations and electrical equipment coordination
  • Producing construction documents
  • Participating in inter-discipline project coordination
  • Reviewing construction progress
Typical background
Bachelor’s degree in engineering0-4 years of experience in Architecture and Engineering field

Skills & requirements

Required

Load CalculationsElectrical Equipment CoordinationPower, Lighting, And Control System DesignConstruction Document ProductionBasic Electrical CalculationsPhotometry CalculationsInter-discipline Project CoordinationConstruction Site Review

Preferred

National Electrical Code (nec) FamiliarityRevitAutocadAgi32Microsoft VisualBluebeam RevuMicrosoft OnenoteFE Exam Preparation

Stack & domain

Load CalculationsElectrical Equipment LayoutsPower System DesignLighting System DesignLighting ControlsGroundingLightning ProtectionCommunications System DesignFire Alarm System DesignConstruction DocumentsRevitAutocadPhotometry CalculationsLighting Calculation SoftwareInter-discipline Project CoordinationConstruction Site ReviewQuality ControlDesigner ChecksDepartment TrainingMentorship ProgramNational Electrical Code (nec)Local Building CodesEnergy Conservation CodesMicrosoft VisualBluebeam RevuMicrosoft OnenoteFE ExamEngineer In Training (e.i.t.)Professional AttitudePersonal DevelopmentCareer AdvancementAerospaceDefenseManufacturingCommercialEducationEntertainmentHospitalityFederal MarketsProject DeliveryTechnical ExpertiseCollaborative EnvironmentCareer Growth

About the role

Original posting from BRPH via Greenhouse

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, engineering, and construction company with over six decades of expertise in helping mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, manufacturing, commercial, education, entertainment, hospitality, and federal markets identify gaps in their program delivery and develop innovative solutions to their most challenging problems across the U.S. and around the world. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms, we take pride in solving complex challenges with forward-thinking solutions.

About Tempe:

Our Tempe office serves as a key regional hub, supporting projects throughout Arizona and the Southwest. Located in the Phoenix metropolitan area, the Tempe team works closely with clients and internal partners on diverse project types, contributing local knowledge and technical expertise. The team works in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, offering opportunities to contribute to diverse projects while growing within an established and forward-thinking firm.

Overview

The Jr. Electrical Engineer provides integral support to the department's core production group on a variety of complex and challenging projects, while being professionally mentored by senior level engineers and provided with continuous hands-on training to ensure a successful career path.

Job Responsibilities 

Prepare load calculations, specify, and coordinate layouts of electrical equipment, and perform power, lighting, lighting controls, grounding, lightning protection, communications, and fire alarm system design, and produce construction documents using REVIT or AutoCAD under the direction and supervision of senior engineers

Perform basic electrical calculations such as: short circuit and voltage drop

Perform photometry calculations for normal and emergency lighting using lighting calculation software

Participate in inter-discipline project coordination

Visit construction sites to review, monitor, and report construction progress

Follow the department's quality control vision through performing designer checks on construction documents

Participate in the department training plan and the firm's mentorship program 

Qualifications

A minimum of bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited four-year college or university. Coursework in energy systems, including three phase power, is required

0-4 years of experience in Architecture and Engineering field

A positive and professional attitude that is centered on personal development to take advantage of all the career advancement opportunities within the department 

Having the following is a great plus:

Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC) and local building and energy conservation codes

Basic knowledge of REVIT, AutoCAD, AGi32, Microsoft Visual, Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft OneNote

Passed the FE exam and is a current Engineer in Training (E.I.T.), or is in active preparation to take the FE exam

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #LI-S

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE, including Disability/Vets

Source: BRPH careers (Greenhouse)

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