Electrical Engineer I - Controls Focused

Are you ready to kickstart your engineering career in a dynamic and supportive environment? As an Electrical Engineer I, you'll play a role in our design process, applying industry and organizational standards to create efficient solutions. Collaborate with project leaders on everything from conceptual designs to detailed documentation. You'll also have the opportunity to execute simple design concepts independently and participate in site visits alongside experienced colleagues.

About us:Interstates meets the electrical and automation needs of companies around the world. For over sixty years, we have tackled complex challenges and developed innovative solutions for industrial manufacturing and processing facilities. What started as a small electric company has evolved into an organization with over 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the Midwest. At Interstates, we treat each other like family because our team is the foundation for our success. Our collaborative workplace is based on trust, integrity, and support for one another.

Interstates Describes Its Culture as: Family-Like:

• Caring co-workers treat each other like family
• Be treated like an individual, not just a number
• Flexible schedules allow you to focus on your personal life as well as work-life
• Lunch gatherings and social activities promotes fun and camaraderie
• Support charities and your community through events sponsored and hosted by Interstates

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay so you know you are valued
• 401(k) to help you plan for your future
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with different options to meet your needs
• Vacation so you can focus on you
• Performance Bonus just in time for holiday shopping
• Established Career Paths to help plan your future
• Career Coaches that are focused on your success

Additional Information: The pay range for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by the experience and education required, and level of responsibility. The range posted for this role represents a range that Interstates, in good faith, believes it is willing to pay at the time of this posting. The pay is determined by job related skills, training, education, and experience.

Application End Date: April 30th, 2025

In alignment with Colorado state regulations, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by April 30th, 2025. This will ensure your application is considered in the initial review process. Applications received after this date may be considered depending on the status of the search.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Complete electrical design deliverables with supervision using designated tools and software while collaborating with team members, clients, and vendors.
* Apply design standards by reviewing best practices and past projects to ensure alignment with company and industry standards.
* Build expertise in at least one design discipline with some cross-training to another discipline or Market Lane
* Translate design concepts and standards into deliverables on projects.
* Obtain qualifications for site visits by understanding safety and jobsite visit best practices.
* Coordinate with project leaders to address and resolve design-related questions for smooth workflow.
* Collects and distributes information needed to complete design by working with project leaders, clients, and vendors.
* Communicate effectively with team members and clients and support the typical workflow within each discipline.

Secondary Responsibilities:
* Gain practical experience with manufacturing or craft processes by engaging in field work and collaborating with onsite teams.
* Actively participate in internal technical training to grow design skills.
* Function as the lead designer on simple projects.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: A bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related field from a four-year ABET-accredited program is required. This is an entry-level position, and while 0-3 years of experience is preferred, a combination of relevant education and practical experience, including internships or co-op positions, will also be considered. Candidates must have knowledge of electrical terminology and components, electrical symbols, and the National Electric Code (NEC). Proficiency in drafting software is preferred. EIT (Engineer in Training) certification or a willingness to obtain it is a plus.

Travel Requirements: Travel will be required and will vary according to business requirements. Travel should not exceed 25% of your time.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels from high-speed computer printers and other peripherals. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for extended periods of time. Occasional travel to various worksites may also be required, depending on the assignment.