Assistant Engineer I - Electrical

Hazen & Sawyer is seeking an entry-level electrical engineer for our Charlotte, NC office. Qualified candidates should have an interest in industrial power design, including medium and low voltage electrical power distribution, generator design, motor controls, VFDs, lighting systems, equipment layout, and related activities. Why Hazen and Sawyer: Founded in 1951 by the son of Allen Hazen (developer of the Hazen-Williams equation), we are an employee-owned company with a singular focus on "all things water." Our work includes planning, design, and oversight of construction of environmental infrastructure – for water, wastewater, and stormwater management. We foster a work environment low on bureaucracy and high in creativity. We recruit talented professionals, provide them with challenging, interesting, and creative assignments, and furnish them with the tools they need to succeed. We currently have over 2,000 employees in 70+ offices throughout the United States, Latin America, Canada, and the UK. A flexible hybrid work schedule supports today's busy professionals. Key Responsibilities: Support lead electrical engineer(s) on multiple concurrent projects for water and wastewater facilities. Prepare project specifications and edit corporate electrical master specifications as needed to suit each project Perform conductor sizing, conduit sizing, protective device sizing, lighting, and other electrical calculations under the supervision of a registered professional engineer Coordinate with civil, process-mechanical, structural, architectural, HVAC, and instrumentation disciplines to ensure a well-integrated project Perform site visits as needed from project conceptual design through construction Perform electrical design work in AutoCAD and/or Revit as required by the project Perform electrical power system studies in SKM and/or ETAP as required by the project Complete construction administration tasks including review of shop drawings, replies to requests for information, change order requests and similar tasks Support lead electrical engineer(s) to perform factory witness testing of electrical equipment as required by the project Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology 0-2 years of relevant experience in heavy industrial Electrical Engineering and Design Experience in Microsoft Office products Good communication skills allowing for interaction with clients, contractors, and other engineers. Ability to obtain Engineer in Training (EIT) certification within 2 years of the start of employment Preferred Qualifications: EIT certification Experience in a consulting engineering environment Experience with SKM or ETAP power system software Experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit BIM software Basic understanding of the NEC What We Offer: Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans) Pre-tax flexible spending plans for medical, dependent care, and transportation Short and long-term disability, and employer paid life insurance Paid holidays, floating holidays, and paid time off (PTO) Employer-contributed 401(k) plan and additional financial planning support Professional growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement, in-house training, and incentives for professional registration and professional organization memberships Starting pay range for this position depends on skills, experience, education and geographical location