Trainee Regional Design Engineer

Northland Controls • Fremont, CA

96d • $60,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Northland Controls is looking for a Design Engineer Trainee in Fremont, California. As a Design Engineer trainee you’ll work under the guidance of a Regional Lead Design Engineer, learning every aspect of the role while contributing to real projects. We strive to find the right kind of people, who respect the Northland way; they will emphasize taking on challenges, working hard, learning fast, and maintaining embracing accountability, all while having fun! Our culture and team are some of our strongest assets. We want to employ happy people, who bring a positive and energetic attitude to not only their work and the work environment.

Requirements

• A recent graduate (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Design Management, or equivalent).
• Highly detail-oriented, with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Comfortable multitasking and prioritizing in a high-pressure environment.
• A strong communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
• Self-motivated, curious, and eager to grow into a professional engineering role.

Responsibilities

• Supporting design engineers in the development and production of comprehensive security designs.
• Learning to create and manage design tools, drawing templates, material lists, and design documentation.
• Assisting with product selection and solution development for clients.
• Working with cross-functional teams including CAD Engineers, Project Managers, and Application Engineers.
• Participating in client meetings with architects, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Building expertise in managing design logs, timelines, schedules, and SharePoint project sites.
• Gaining knowledge of low-voltage system installation, including security, life safety, and network infrastructure.
• Using Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit) and other CAD software to produce design packages.

Benefits

• Hands-on training with industry leaders.
• A structured 2-year pathway to becoming a certified Regional Design Engineer.
• Exposure to global projects and cross-functional collaboration.
• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects that make an impact in security and safety.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees