Graduate Electrical Engineer (Available 2027)
Arup
Chicago, ILFresher2d agovia LinkedIn
Key Responsibilities
- Design power distribution, lighting and lighting controls, grounding for buildings and infrastructure projects.
- Perform short circuit, overcurrent coordination, load, and arc flash studies.
- Conduct lighting photometric calculations using AGI.
- Assign circuitry for Power and Lighting devices.
- Write technical reports.
- Work on projects using Revit MEP and SKM.
- Contribute to the development of reports and electrical calculations.
- Collaborate with individuals from other disciplines and/or vendors to gain knowledge on new subjects.
- Attend meetings, listen, ask questions, and engage in discussions with other disciplines and Architects to gain knowledge and experience.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Revit MEP
- AGI 32
- SKM Power Tools
- Coursework in building systems design, electrical power systems design, control systems, electric machines, and codes and standards preferred.
- Internship experience in a consulting firm with emphasis on buildings electrical power system design preferred.
- Academic research, coursework, or other experience with alternative energy systems and other technologies new to the construction industry preferred.
- Experience with automation or machine learning preferred.
- Proven ability to perform in a deadline situation preferred.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or similar degree.
- Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering (BSAE), or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Concentration: Electrical.
- Demonstrated interest in the electrical engineering industry with an emphasis on the power side of the discipline within buildings and infrastructure projects.
- Skills in planning and organizing.
- Ability to communicate thoughts and technical ideas in an accessible way, both in person and in writing.
- Attitude of taking independent initiative, exhibiting creative problem-solving, eagerness to learn, while remaining dedicated to teamwork.
- Ability to prioritize effectively, balance assigned work, and exceptional organization skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills essential for team-based working.
- Presentation skills with colleagues and clients of all levels.
- EIT/ FE certification preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in sustainability as evidenced by extracurricular activities, etc preferred.
- Evidence of teamwork and leadership such as professional accomplishment or honor society preferred.
- Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
- No more than 12 months of full-time experience in a comparable role.
- Recently graduated, or on track to graduate, from your most recent degree, related to your role of choice, before employment starts.
- Passion for sustainable development and creating a better world.
- Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
- Growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
- Readiness to take on any challenge.