Barr Engineering Co.

Electrical Engineer - Entry Level

Job Description

Posted on: 
July 18, 2024

The person in this position will work with multidisciplinary project teams providing electrical engineering and related technical expertise. Work will include integrating process, mechanical, and control requirements into comprehensive electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include completing calculations and analyses; developing design details; preparing drawings, specifications, sketches, and cost estimates; selecting equipment; writing proposals and reports; and communicating with clients. Project work will include the design of power and controls for power plants, refineries, mine processing facilities, and other heavy industrial facilities. Work may involve short-term, out-of-town assignments.

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering with academic coursework focused on power or control systems
  • 0 to 3 years of relevant experience
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD, Excel, and Word
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with team members in a high-energy working environment that encourages self-initiative
  • A flexible working style and a willingness to modify personal schedule as required to meet deadlines and client needs
  • Possession of valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship from Barr, now or in the future


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working in a design capacity on projects directly related to job responsibilities described above at a consulting engineering or industrial organization
  • GPA of 3.2/4.0
  • Experience with automation systems such as Rockwell Automation Logix platform, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk software
  • Power distribution design experience
  • Experience modeling power distribution systems using SKM and/or ETAP
  • Proven project or task management skills
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain within one year

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