Junioe Electrical Engineer

The LiRo Group • Newton, MA

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About The Position

LiRo-Hill has an immediate opening for a Junior Electrical Engineer in Newton, Massachusetts. The role supports the design and development of electrical systems for commercial, industrial, municipal, and healthcare facilities, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems. The engineer performs calculations, equipment selections, analyses, drawing and specification development, and field documentation under the guidance of senior engineers. The position also coordinates electrical work with other disciplines and contributes to construction administration, quality reviews, project coordination, and technical documentation. The successful candidate will work closely with project engineers and senior staff while developing experience across design and construction phases.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant electrical design experience.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and standards, such as NEC, NFPA, and IEEE.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and electrical design software.
• EIT certification or certification in progress.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while recognizing when to seek guidance from senior engineers.
• Self-motivation and ability to multitask to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to follow through on assignments and communicate progress, questions, or potential schedule concerns to the project team.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing and developing power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems for commercial, industrial, municipal, and healthcare facilities.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, equipment selections, and technical analyses under senior engineers' guidance.
• Prepare and update construction drawings, specifications, one-line diagrams, equipment schedules, and electrical load calculations.
• Participate in site visits, field surveys, and inspections to document existing conditions and gather design information.
• Assist with evaluating existing electrical systems and documenting equipment, service capacity, and field conditions.
• Support electrical designs in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Coordinate electrical drawings and system requirements with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, structural, and other disciplines.
• Assist with construction administration, including reviewing submittals and shop drawings, preparing RFI responses, and documenting field conditions under senior staff direction.
• Use Autodesk Revit MEP, AutoCAD, and other engineering and design software to develop and maintain project documents.
• Participate in internal QA/QC reviews and incorporate comments and markups into drawings and specifications.
• Work with project engineers and senior staff to develop technical knowledge and gain experience throughout design and construction.
• Assist with project coordination, documentation, and other assigned engineering tasks.

Benefits

• Employee-only stock purchase plan.
• Mentoring programs.
• Continuing education program.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Volunteer and industry association opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Positive work environment.

What This Job Offers

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