Entry-Level Electrical Engineer (EIT Preferred) | Nashville, TN

Salary: $65-80K

Total compensation package value:  $80K - 95K

Start Your Engineering Career in Nashville

We are looking for a motivated Entry-Level Electrical Engineer to join our expanding team in Nashville, Tennessee. This full-time, in-office role is designed for recent graduates or early-career professionals who want to grow in the electrical design and building systems engineering industry.

As part of our engineering team, you’ll gain hands-on experience with power distribution, lighting design, fire alarm systems, and construction documentation while receiving mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers. This role offers a direct path toward EIT certification and PE licensure, with full training and development support.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and layout of electrical systems, including lighting, AC/DC power distribution, grounding, fire alarm, and low-voltage systems

• Prepare construction drawings, load calculations, short-circuit studies, and code compliance reviews

• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, and contractors on commercial and institutional building projects

• Attend job site visits, design meetings, and submittal reviews to gain field experience

• Work under the guidance of senior electrical engineers while pursuing licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program

• 0–3 years of related experience (internships or entry-level electrical design experience preferred)

• Engineer in Training (EIT/FE) certification preferred or ability to obtain soon

• Knowledge of NEC, NFPA, and IBC codes

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Revit for electrical design drafting and modeling

• Strong interest in commercial, healthcare, mixed-use, and institutional projects

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills

What We Offer

• Competitive starting salary: $65-80K

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k) with company match

• Professional development, mentorship, and licensure reimbursement

• Opportunities to work on high-profile commercial and institutional projects in Tennessee

• Collaborative, employee-owned culture with long-term career growth

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