Environmental Specialties, LLC Job Template - Electrical Engineer (Jr or recent graduate opportunity)

Job Summary

Environmental Specialties is seeking a motivated entry-level Electrical & Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to launch their career in industrial automation and controls.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Electrical Design: Develop and maintain electrical schematics and panel layouts for industrial control systems using AutoCAD and EPlan, including supporting EPlan workflow development and deployment.
• PLC & HMI Development: Participate in the development, testing, and troubleshooting of PLC logic.
• Electromechanical Controls: Apply knowledge of electromechanical control systems, including relays, contactors, motor starters, and associated wiring practices used in industrial chamber applications.
• Standards & Compliance: Learn and apply industry-standard electrical codes, including UL 508A (Industrial Control Panels) and the NEC (National Electrical Code).
• Hardware Integration: Support the configuration and troubleshooting of industrial controls.
• Documentation: Generate and maintain project documentation including electrical schematics, bill of materials (BOM), and functional test protocols to ensure high-quality delivery to clients.
• Testing & Commissioning: Create documentation for and perform Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Experience: Prior internship or co-op experience in an engineering environment is preferred. Candidates with demonstrated hands-on project experience, such as work with microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), embedded systems, 3D printing, or similar maker and prototyping platforms, are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Troubleshooting Aptitude: Experience diagnosing and resolving electrical or programming issues, whether in a professional, academic, or project setting, is a plus.
• Software Skills: Exposure to CAD software and a working understanding of programming logic (C, Python, Ladder Logic, or similar).
• Detail Oriented: Strong organizational skills and a disciplined approach to technical documentation and data management consistent with professional engineering standards.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborating within a multi-disciplinary engineering team.