Electrical Engineer in Training
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- BudgetingRevitSystem designProject managementSalesAutoCAD
- Work
- On-site in Dallas
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management14%Budgeting9%Revit9%System design8%of 136 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 10, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) I assists senior design staff in technical activities for assigned projects, learning discipline-specific technical standards and procedures. This role supports the project team in producing projects on time, within budget, and consistent with industry standards, while under supervision participating in technical studies, investigations, and design.
Key Responsibilities
- Learns industry standards, company technical policies, and procedures during project execution.
- Observes and learns industry standards and practices for design analyses using industry software.
- Assists with the production of designs using Revit and/or CADD, with guidance from senior design staff.
- Under supervision, assists in executing design processes and analysis on assigned projects, seeking help from design staff when needed.
- Under supervision, performs basic computer-based engineering calculations and system design functions.
- Assists the design team in coordinating project designs with other disciplines to determine equipment needs, providing input for operating procedures, and technical information.
- Observes and learns information used by project managers to develop man-hour budgets.
- Assists the project team in developing technical documentation, proposals, and presentations.
- Learns to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment sales representatives to determine project scope and feasibility.
- Accompanies senior design staff on project job site visits to investigate field conditions and monitor progress against design specifications, owner expectations, and building codes.
- Reads and interprets blueprints, specifications, schematics, and engineering reports.
- Actively attends internal and external training and other educational opportunities to gain knowledge in necessary technical areas.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Knowledge of industry-specific software, including Revit and AutoCAD.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college.