Electrical - Entry Level
About The Position
CannonDesign is seeking an entry-level electrical professional to join its multidisciplinary team and work under the direction of a licensed engineer. Projects may include new construction and renovation in educational, healthcare, sports, corporate commercial, and science and technology settings. The role involves designing electrical systems under supervision, preparing technical design documentation, supporting shop drawing reviews, producing drawings, and contributing to process, quality, and coordination improvements. The position may include job-site visits to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress; these visits frequently require walking through the site. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in the Chicago office. The stated hourly salary range is $29.48 to $36.85, and employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. CannonDesign offers a full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending account options, voluntary insurance, paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options, a 401(k) plan, and employee perk programs. Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, education, and skill level. CannonDesign describes its practice as bringing strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact together through Living-Centered Design. The firm emphasizes client service, communication and transparency, equal opportunity, and equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts, including its DEI Council, Employee Resource Groups, and community initiatives. Employees must complete mandatory training within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct. Applicants should apply through the company careers site and provide a resume and portfolio.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering required by the hire date.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Related student internship work experience.
- EIT/FE.
- Experience with engineering design software such as Revit, Navisworks, or similar applications.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, design lighting, power distribution, communication and/or telecommunications systems, and fire alarm systems.
- Under supervision, prepare technical design documentation.
- Assist in reviewing and marking up shop drawing submittals.
- Produce quality drawings based on red lines and verbal instructions.
- Recommend ways to improve process, quality, and coordination efforts.
- Apply a basic understanding of National Electrical Code chapters 2 and 3.
- May visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress; site visits frequently require a physical walk-through.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible spending account options
- Voluntary insurances
- Paid time off
- Flex-time schedules
- Remote work options
- 401(k) plan
- Employee perk programs
- Potential eligibility for discretionary bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
