Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Location: Belleville, MI

Level: Entry-Level / Early Career

Are you a recent Civil or Electrical Engineering graduate looking to bridge the gap between technical design and project management? This is not just a desk job. As an Associate Engineer, you will become the internal subject matter expert for the lighting systems that keep our communities safe and bright.

Under the direct mentorship of a Senior Engineer, you will follow a clear three-year development roadmap designed to take you from a trainee to a fully independent Engineer. You will play a pivotal role in bringing specialized design work in-house, directly impacting our bottom line and innovation strategy.

1. Master Photometric Design

• Design the Future: Use industry-leading software to create internal photometric layouts, optimizing light distribution for safety, efficiency, and aesthetics.

• Innovate: Reduce our reliance on external consultants by mastering in-house designs—a move projected to lower design costs by over 60%.

2. Set the Standard for Quality

• Material Excellence: Develop and enforce construction standards for utility-grade equipment. You’ll ensure the hardware we install today lasts for decades.

• Supplier Partnership: Work directly with Supply Chain and vendors to vet new products and resolve technical defects, ensuring construction projects stay on schedule.

3. Influence the Business Side of Engineering

• Cost Management: Monitor material pricing and lead competitive bidding processes for high-turnover products.

• Strategic Estimates: Provide accurate CIAC (Contribution in Aid of Construction) cost estimates and track project variances to ensure financial health.

4. Drive Continuous Improvement

• Product Evolution: Introduce new lighting technologies and construction standards to enhance our utility portfolio.

• Operations Support: Provide on-the-ground technical expertise to field crews and contribute to long-term asset management strategies.

• Educated: You hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited preferred).

• A Lifelong Learner: You are eager to undergo intensive training in photometric engineering and utility-grade material standards.

• Analytical: You enjoy the “puzzle”of optimizing a design for both cost-efficiency and technical performance.

• Communicator: You can translate technical specs into clear guidance for vendors and supply chain partners.

• Familiarity with AutoCAD or lighting design software (e.g., AGi32, Visual).

• Knowledge of material science or structural standards.

• Internship experience within a utility or construction environment.

• Structured Mentorship: One-on-one training with a veteran expert in the field.

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