The Opportunity:Tetra Tech is adding a Junior Electrical and Telecommunications Engineer to our Engineering team. This opportunity offers a flexible work arrangement, with a preference for candidates located near our Ann Arbor, MI, Detroit, MI, or Huntsville, AL offices. Hybrid and fully remote arrangements may be considered based on candidate qualifications and location, with travel required for project site visits.
Position Summary:The Junior Electrical and Telecommunications Engineer supports the planning, design, and delivery of electrical and telecommunications infrastructure projects for federal, industrial, commercial, and other clients. Working alongside licensed Professional Engineers and experienced technical staff, this position contributes to the development of construction drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and design documentation.
This role provides opportunities to gain hands-on experience across electrical power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, and electronic security systems while developing technical expertise in applicable codes, standards, and engineering practices. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary project teams, participate in site investigations, and assume increasing design responsibilities as experience and technical proficiency develop.
Essential Job Functions:The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Assist in the design of electrical power distribution, lighting, telecommunications, and electronic security systems.
- Prepare and modify construction drawings, engineering calculations, technical specifications, and design documentation using AutoCAD and Revit.
- Support electrical system studies, equipment selection, and development of engineering deliverables.
- Apply applicable codes and standards, including NEC, NFPA, IEEE, ANSI/TIA, and UFC, under the supervision of licensed Professional Engineers.
- Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate designs and meet project requirements.
- Participate in site investigations, facility assessments, construction observations, and client meetings.
- Support project execution while developing technical expertise and assuming increasing design responsibilities.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
- 1+ years of experience in electrical and/or telecommunications engineering design.
- 1+ years of experience in engineering consulting, Department of Defense (DoD) projects, or government contracting.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) certification obtained or actively being pursued, preferably within 12 months of employment.
- Proficiency with AutoCAD and/or Revit for engineering design and construction documentation.
- Foundational understanding of electrical and telecommunications systems, engineering principles, and applicable codes and standards.
- Ability to develop engineering calculations, technical drawings, and design documentation under the guidance of experienced engineering professionals.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10-15% of the time for project site visits and fieldwork.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required for this position.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:- Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD) certification.
- LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) credential.
- NFPA 70E Electrical Safety Training.
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety certification.
- Experience using both AutoCAD and Revit for electrical or telecommunications design.
- Previous experience supporting federal, DoD, industrial, or commercial facility projects.
- Familiarity with electrical system analysis software, telecommunications infrastructure, or electronic security systems.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
- Work is primarily performed in a professional office or home-office environment, with periodic visits to construction sites, industrial facilities, military installations, and other project locations.
- Fieldwork may involve exposure to indoor and outdoor conditions, varying weather, uneven terrain, elevated work areas, construction equipment, noise, and dust.
- Site visits may require the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to applicable safety procedures.
- Approximately 10-15% domestic travel is anticipated, with occasional international travel depending on project requirements.
Physical Requirements:- Ability to remain seated or stationary for extended periods while working at a computer.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during site visits and field investigations.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders and navigate uneven terrain, equipment rooms, rooftops, elevated platforms, and active construction areas.
- Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach while inspecting electrical and telecommunications equipment.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to visually inspect equipment, infrastructure, and construction conditions.
- Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally as required.
Additional Information:- This is a full-time position, typically scheduled Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Occasional overtime may be required based on project schedules and deadlines.
- Preference for in-office or hybrid arrangements in Ann Arbor, MI, Detroit, MI, or Huntsville, AL. Fully remote arrangements may be considered based on candidate qualifications and location. Work arrangements are subject to review and may change at the company's discretion.
- Approximately 10-15%, primarily domestic, with occasional international travel.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on geographic location, education, experience, professional licensure, technical expertise, and other job-related factors.
Life at Tetra Tech:The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
