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Graduate Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien Engineers Incorporated
Nashville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2025 CLOSED ON 12/25/2025

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Graduate Electrical Engineer

At I.C. Thomasson Associates, Inc, A Salas O'Brien Company we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That's why we're committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all of our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career-and they'll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us:

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow's requirements are today's opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary:

The ideal candidate has a B.S. in an Electrical Engineering degree, and 2-4 years of experience in a consulting engineering position. Assigned to project(s) to perform certain tasks under the direction of a registered Professional Engineer. Accepts direction and supervision well. Is encouraged to try to solve engineering problems using their education. Able to manage the Electrical topics during client facing meetings. Performs Electrical infrastructure design and drafting based on client interactions and feedback.

Responsibilities:
  • Able to generate Electrical one-line diagrams for complex electrical infrastructures.
  • Provide and supports the design and layout of power distribution, lighting, fire alarm and low-voltage systems.
  • Reviews shop drawings and submittals for compliance with design intent and specifications.
  • Able to manage the Electrical conversation during client facing meetings.
  • Conducts site visits to identify discrepancies between design documents and field conditions; assists in resolving construction-phase issues.
  • Assists in the preparation or modification of reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, studies, permits and designs for assigned projects.
  • Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
  • Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects.
  • Works collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment to meet project milestones and deadlines.
  • Familiarizes themselves with applicable codes, standards, and regulations.
  • Operates engineering software to solve specific problems, and inputs the data required by the program.
  • Familiarize themselves with state-of-the-art design and various state and local regulations.
  • Participates in design-build coordination meetings with contractors to review constructability and address technical questions.
  • Demonstrates willingness to learn new technologies, design methods, and construction techniques.

Qualifications:
  • B.S. in an Electrical Engineering degree from ABET accredited school.
  • 2-4 years of experience in an Electrical Consulting role or similar position.
  • E.I.T a plus.

Benefits:
  • Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.
  • Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering networking opportunities.
  • Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.
  • Competitive compensation package.

Location: Nashville, TN

Travel: Yes (10%-25%)

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

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