Electrical Engineer I

About the role

Join a Team Where Engineering Excellence Drives Opportunity At Affiliated Engineers, Inc. (AEI), we bring together expertise and innovation to solve the most complex challenges. Since 1978, we’ve supported mission-driven organizations in designing systems and environments that advance society and improve lives. Today, with more than 1000 professionals across 23 offices, we help shape the future of healthcare, science and technology, energy, education, and other vital sectors. From elevating patient care in Mayo Clinic’s world-class hospitals to enabling discovery in high-containment laboratories for U.S. agencies and driving environmental progress with Microsoft’s renowned Thermal Energy Center, our work enriches the human experience, safeguards the environment, and pushes the boundaries of possibility. AEI consistently earns national recognition from leading industry publications, including Building Design+Construction, Engineering News-Record, and Consulting-Specifying Engineer, with distinctions such as being named the #1 Laboratory Engineering Firm in the nation and receiving multiple Best of the Best Project awards, underscoring the lasting legacy of our work. At AEI, you’ll join a collaborative community where your expertise fuels innovation, your ideas drive progress, and your work helps shape a brighter future. As an Electrical Engineer I in our Overland Park office, you will help us empower our clients to achieve energy-efficient building solutions, save global environments, and create a better, greener future for all.

Responsibilities

• Work with and be mentored by experienced engineers; help mentor designers.
• Perform load calculations.
• Determine system sizing and layouts.
• Calculate equipment sizes.
• Select equipment.
• Complete field surveys.
• Review equipment shop drawings.
• Lead electrical project teams (as experience grows).
• Write specifications.
• Participate in project meetings with clients and other consultants.
• Support construction‑phase work.

Requirements

• BSEE/BSAE from an ABET‑accredited school in Electrical or Architectural Engineering.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Non‑academic internship.
• Leadership involvement in extracurricular activities/student organizations (preferred).
• EIT certification (Passed the FE exam) (plus).
• Internship experience in the MEP consulting engineering field (preferred).

Skills

• Strong spoken and written communication skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Quick technical comprehension and motivation focused on client outcomes.
• Able to effectively prioritize multiple tasks.
• Effective working individually and within team environments.

Benefits

• Flexible, collaborative environment where well‑being matters.
• Real opportunities to grow through mentorship, professional development programs, and exposure to high‑impact projects across disciplines.
• Collaborate with inspiring teammates who challenge the status quo, foster innovation, and pave the way for future