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Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Salas O'Brien
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/15/2026

Entry – Level Electrical Engineer

 At Salas O’Brien 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 Entry-Level Electrical Engineer serves to engage in all phases of a project from programming to construction document development to construction administration.  This involvement is intended to grow individuals and nurture design talents. You’ll be part of a team that provides creative solutions that build success for our clients and employees. Your role will include developing and sustaining relationships with in-house teams and contractors while providing technical solutions through design and consulting services that address the facility manager and/or owner’s requirements.

In this role, you will:

  • Design electrical systems including electrical service entrance design, lighting systems, power, fire alarm.
  • Develop calculations for lighting systems and associated controls.
  • Perform electrical system design calculations.
  • Prepare detailed design documents in REVIT.
  • Coordinate work with other disciplines.
  • Complete code compliance research.
  • Visit project sites.
  • Review shop drawings and provide construction site visit reports

You will be a great fit if:

  • Excellent work ethic and attitude.
  • Proficient in Revit and MS Office.

Skills/abilities:

  • Experience assisting in the design process is preferred.
  • You have knowledge of layout and design of electrical systems.
  • You are familiar with codes, standards and design guidelines.

Location: Richmond, VA

Travel: Less than 10%

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.

Third-Party Agency Notice
Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

 

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