Entry Level Electrical Design Engineer (UIUC 2026)
About The Position
As an Entry-Level Electrical Design Engineer, you’ll gain hands-on experience while expanding your expertise in electrical design software, custom control panel design, wiring, schematics, and more! You'll work on innovative projects across diverse industries, collaborate in a team-oriented environment, and apply your technical knowledge to real-world challenges. DMC is a leading engineering consulting firm, delivering high-caliber engineering and custom software development services globally. Specializing in innovative solutions for manufacturing, testing, and product development, our expertise spans industries from aerospace to consumer-packaged goods to healthcare, and more. Our engineers excel in staying ahead of cutting-edge technologies and ensuring top-notch solutions. We prioritize technical excellence and cultivate a collaborative environment for independent and team-based work, reflecting our commitment to professional growth and providing forward-thinking solutions to clients.
Requirements
- Engineer Level I (0-1 years of relevant experience)
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field (3.4 GPA minimum)
- Familiar with electrical schematics
- Familiar with electrical design software (AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPlan preferred)
- Understanding of motors, instrumentation and other electrical components with guidance
- Ability to comprehend and explain simple control circuits (on/off, latching, etc.)
- Capable of occasional travel
- U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158.
Nice To Haves
- AutoCAD, AutoCAD Electrical, or EPlan preferred
Responsibilities
- Designs custom control panels, bill of materials, wiring diagrams, schematic diagrams, and one-line power distribution drawings
- Conducts IO checkout and validation
- Performs enclosure FLA and heat dissipation calculations
- Creates and maintains AutoCAD Electrical templates, blocks and symbols library
- Organizes and maintains project drawings and technical information
- Researches components and identifies electrical requirements from data sheets/manuals
- Manages time effectively across multiple projects
Benefits
- Compensation is based on relevant experience, industry and location standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
