Entry Level Electrical Engineer

SmithGroup is an award-winning, integrated design firm that blends research, data and technology with innovation and a creative spirit to deliver resilient, inclusive spaces that solve our clients' greatest challenges. Our teams create exceptional design solutions for healthcare, science and technology, workplace, mixed use, higher education, cultural, waterfront, parks and open spaces, and urban environments. We are looking for passionate problem solvers who want to elevate design, push boundaries and move us closer to a carbon-free future. Care to join us?

The Chicago office of SmithGroup is looking for a Entry Level Electrical Engineer to join our team. SmithGroup is a four-time award recipient of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune!

Working with us, you will:

• Perform analysis, design and documentation of building electrical systems including power distribution, lighting and fire alarm systems.
• Develop solutions to challenging electrical issues with integrated architecture and engineering project design teams.
• Design portions of projects under direct supervision.
• Perform production for assigned engineering work and document changes to engineering drawings as instructed.
• Assist in the preparation of presentation materials and reports.
• Assist in construction administration as directed.
  
  

An ideal candidate has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• 0 to 3 years of related experience working (such as summer, co-op or intern work in the AE field).
• LEED AP and Engineer-in-Training certification preferred.
• Familiarity with SKM, AGI32 or other electrical systems evaluation programs.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit software.
  
  

SmithGroup's competitive compensation and benefit package is designed to meet the needs of a diverse staff. It includes flexible scheduling, a hybrid work environment, 401(k), parental leave, wellbeing resources, PTO immediately available to new hires, plus 15 extra Fridays off - on top of holidays. Join us and see first-hand how these and other programs - like one-on-one career coaching and professional development opportunities - build culture, enhance collaboration and yield richer, more inclusive solutions.

If you are not sure that you meet all of the suggested qualifications described above, please don't leave this page. Your talents and attributes could be just what we're looking for - and we strongly encourage you to apply. If you need additional accommodations to complete the application process, please contact careers@smithgroup.com