Electrical Engineer (EIT)

Hanson Professional Services Inc.•Springfield, IL

1d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. Electrical Designer (EIT) Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking, supports professional growth, and offers exposure to meaningful engineering projects, Hanson may be the right place for you. Our commitment to sustainability and collaboration helps deliver successful projects that positively impact our communities and the environments we serve. Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a full‑time Electrical Designer (EIT) to join our team. A Day in the Life of an Electrical Engineer / Designer (EIT) at Hanson Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role: Support electrical design efforts on a variety of projects across the country, with emphasis on Hanson’s Government market Assist with planning, design, and construction support activities under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers and project managers Prepare and revise electrical drawings, specifications, and design documentation Support the design of electrical power distribution systems, interior and exterior lighting systems, and fire alarm/low‑voltage systems Assist with lighting and power system design, grounding systems, electrical distribution layouts, and equipment selection Support generator and emergency power system design Prepare calculations and assist with construction administration tasks, including submittal reviews and field observations Coordinate with project engineers, designers, and CAD/Revit technicians Other duties as assigned What We’re Looking For We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Engineering‑in‑Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within six months
Minimum two years of experience in consulting professional services or a closely related field
Familiarity with electrical drawings, specifications, and design documentation
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic working knowledge of AutoCAD and/or Revit
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Willingness to learn and accept technical guidance
Strong communication and technical documentation skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Motivation to pursue professional growth and licensure
Ability to collaborate with colleagues across multiple offices
Willingness to travel and work additional hours as project demands require
Valid driver’s license required

Nice To Haves

Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
Exposure to electrical, building, and energy codes
Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
Understanding of power distribution, lighting systems, and electrical calculations
Familiarity with: Lighting calculation software (Visual, AGI32)
Basic power system analysis tools (voltage drop, short‑circuit calculations)
Energy analysis tools (COMcheck, FLACOM, EnergyGauge)

Responsibilities

Support electrical design efforts on a variety of projects across the country, with emphasis on Hanson’s Government market
Assist with planning, design, and construction support activities under the guidance of licensed Professional Engineers and project managers
Prepare and revise electrical drawings, specifications, and design documentation
Support the design of electrical power distribution systems, interior and exterior lighting systems, and fire alarm/low‑voltage systems
Assist with lighting and power system design, grounding systems, electrical distribution layouts, and equipment selection
Support generator and emergency power system design
Prepare calculations and assist with construction administration tasks, including submittal reviews and field observations
Coordinate with project engineers, designers, and CAD/Revit technicians
Other duties as assigned