Electrical Engineer I

NELSON Worldwide

Birmingham, AL0–5 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn

Posted 14 Nov 2026, 10:12 ET

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Who can apply
New grads and up to 5 years
Must know
Microsoft Office
Nice to have
AutoCADCADRevit
Work
On-site in Birmingham
Pay
Not stated by the employer.
Skill demand
AutoCAD21%Microsoft Office20%CAD19%Revit10%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
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NELSON Worldwide

About the Role

NELSON is seeking a highly motivated and energetic Electrical Engineer I (entry level) to join our Electrical Engineering team. In this role, you will leverage your talent and experience to bring unique solutions to projects for our diverse client base. A successful candidate will perform a variety of work in the initial planning and design phase of equipment, systems, facilities, infrastructure, or processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide design support on facility and infrastructure design projects under close supervision from more senior staff.
  • Perform basic calculations for design work.
  • Study design criteria, codes, and standards and incorporate required design practices into production of design deliverables.
  • Perform computer-aided drafting to produce design deliverables.
  • Assist with gathering field data to support development of design deliverables.
  • Review and observe construction on projects to verify compliance with design deliverables.
  • Coordinate with other designers and technicians to complete assignments.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Basic knowledge of concepts, principles, and theories in electrical engineering.
  • General understanding of industry practices.
  • 2D CAD drafting with AutoCAD and 3D BIM modeling with Autodesk Revit (preferred).
  • Experience with Bluebeam Revu and Microsoft Office.
  • Awareness of applicable codes and standards for electrical engineering.

Qualifications

  • BS or MS graduate in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • 0-5 years of experience.
  • Engineers that have passed the FE exam and are classified as Engineer in Training are required.
  • Excellent communication both written and verbal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with excellent attention to detail.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

  • Duties will typically be performed in an office environment, at construction sites for new facilities, or at existing facilities undergoing renovation.
  • Periodic travel will be required for site visits and client meetings.

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