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Salas O'Brien

Entry-level Electrical Engineer

Laconia, NH · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

Entry-Level Electrical Engineer At RFS Engineering, a Salas O'Brien Company we tell our clients that we're engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team ...

Dewberry

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $83K/yr

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Electrical Engineer for our NYC office. Duties will include building information modeling (BIM) and AutoCad drafting, design, drawing production ...

Actalent

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

Memphis, TN

$28/hr

Electrical/Test Engineering Technician (Entry-Level Friendly) Hands-On Engineering Role | Training ... This is a great opportunity for recent graduates, technical school students, or early-career ...

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How much do entry level electrical engineer student jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level electrical engineer student in the United States is $86,381.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $103,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Electrical Engineer Student vs Electrical Engineering Intern?

AspectEntry Level Electrical Engineer StudentElectrical Engineering Intern
CredentialsEnrolled in electrical engineering program, may have coursework completedEnrolled in electrical engineering or related program, often in later years
Work EnvironmentAcademic settings, labs, or supervised industry projectsReal-world industry settings, company offices, or field sites
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research projects, or internships with companiesEngineering firms, manufacturing, or utility companies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding entry requirements and roles for studentsGaining industry experience and practical skills

The main difference is that an Entry Level Electrical Engineer Student is typically enrolled in an academic program and may participate in internships or research projects, while an Electrical Engineering Intern is actively working in a company environment to gain practical industry experience. Both roles involve learning and applying electrical engineering concepts but differ mainly in setting and scope.

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Entry-level Electrical Engineer

Entry-level Electrical Engineer

Waldemar S. Nelson

New Orleans, LA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

NELSON is currently looking for entry-level electrical engineers to join their team. Entry-level electrical engineers should be prepared to learn and will need to actively participate in the development and implementation of electrical designs for miscellaneous projects. As an integral part of the electrical design team, an entry-level electrical engineer will be given the opportunity to grow and build their career with NELSON by:

· Developing electrical power generation, distribution, protection, and related control systems

· Preparing construction drawings and documents including equipment location plans, interconnect wiring diagrams, wiring schematics, cable and tray layouts, equipment supports, cable schedules, and lighting, etc.

· Developing electrical models and reports using various modelling software packages (e.g. SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, PLS-CAD, AmpCalc)

· Working with other team members including clients and vendors

· Accepting and using guidance from other engineers and designers on the team

QUALIFICATIONS:

As a minimum, entry-level candidates are expected to have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university

Other preferred qualities:

• Professional and detail oriented

• Able and willing to pursue registration as a professional engineer

• Willingness to travel, as needed

• Able to visit client facilities, including physical capability to travel offshore and safely transfer from boat to a platform

• Able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC® card)

• Electrical power course work

• Proficiency in the Windows PC environment – MS Word, Outlook Email, MS Excel

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Work From Home