Electrical EIT or Designer

Cushing Terrell • Boise, ID

4d • $72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Cushing Terrell is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Electrical Designer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will support the design of power and lighting systems for commercial and institutional building projects while working alongside experienced electrical engineers and multidisciplinary design professionals.
This position is ideal for early-career engineers who want to grow their expertise in electrical building systems, Revit-based design, and National Electrical Code (NEC) application. You will gain hands-on experience developing construction documents, performing electrical load calculations, and coordinating with architectural and engineering teams.
As an Electrical EIT or Designer, you will contribute to the design of branch circuits, feeders, and electrical distribution systems, while building a strong foundation in building codes, electrical calculations, and integrated design practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
• 2 - 5+ years of experience in the building design industry
• Basic knowledge of Autodesk MEP Revit, Auto CAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office
• Familiarity in areas of electrical system design including but not limited to: lighting systems and controls, power distribution systems including main distribution and separately derived systems, service calculations, arc fault, short circuit, and life safety analysis, with applicable codes and regulations
• Basic knowledge of NEC codes

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of an experienced engineer apply basic design criteria, prepare, and change drawings, including input, set up, and red line corrections
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of NEC 250 grounding requirements for electrical services, distribution systems, and branch circuits. Know NEC 250 tables and the differences between service and equipment grounds
• Possess a basic understanding of branch circuit conductors and NEC 310 tables on conductor sizing and insulation types
• Demonstrate competence of NEC 210, 215 and 220 in applying demand factors to branch feeders, motors, and circuits including over current protection devices. Functional knowledge of NEC receptacle, lighting, and equipment load calculations for branch panels and services
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of conduit types, sizing, and systems including conduit fill ratios and applications as defined by NEC informative annex “C”
• Create basic one-line diagrams and perform basic level load calculations for simple electrical services leading to the service size in volts, phase, amps, and KVA
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package, work opportunities in a variety of locations and markets, and a company culture that celebrates all the unique viewpoints and personalities that make up our talented team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level