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Entry Level Electrical Engineering Opt Jobs in Portland, OR

HDR

Electrical EIT

Portland, OR · On-site

Other entry level tasks through the schematic design development and contract document phase of any project. * Perform routine electrical engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project ...

HDR

Electrical EIT

Portland, OR · On-site

Other entry level tasks through the schematic design development and contract document phase of any project. * Perform routine electrical engineering assignments, with instruction from the Project ...

Legacy Health

Licensed Engineer LME

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$49.79/hr

Performs general and skilled maintenance throughout the facility, including complex electrical and ... Maintains a clean and organized workspace within engineering areas and ensures proper storage of ...

Legacy Health

Licensed Engineer LME

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$49.79/hr

Performs general and skilled maintenance throughout the facility, including complex electrical and ... Engineering design, calculations, and approvals requiring licensure are performed by licensed ...

Legacy Health

Licensed Engineer LME MP

Tualatin, OR · On-site

$49.79/hr

Performs general and skilled maintenance throughout the facility, including complex electrical and ... Engineering design, calculations, and approvals requiring licensure are performed by licensed ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level electrical engineering opt in Portland, OR is $91,607.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,900.00 and $109,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Electrical Engineering Opt and Entry Level Electrical Engineering Technician?

AspectEntry Level Electrical Engineering OptEntry Level Electrical Engineering Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related fieldAssociate degree or diploma in electrical technology
Work EnvironmentDesign, analysis, and development in offices or labsInstallation, maintenance, and testing in field or industrial settings
Employer & Industry UsageEngineering firms, tech companies, manufacturingConstruction, utilities, manufacturing plants
Common Search & ComparisonFocuses on design and development rolesFocuses on hands-on technical support roles

Entry Level Electrical Engineering Opt typically involves designing and analyzing electrical systems with a bachelor's degree, while Entry Level Electrical Engineering Technician focuses on implementing and maintaining electrical systems with an associate degree. Both roles are essential in the electrical industry but differ in responsibilities and educational requirements.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Electrical Engineering Opt job openings in Portland, OR as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 85% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,607 per year, or $44 per hour.

Entry Level Electrical Engineer, Power & Lighting

Portland, OR

Barry-Wehmiller
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$75K - $90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the electrical design and delivery of capital projects for manufacturing and industrial clients.

  • Develop coordinated electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and system models using Revit and AutoCAD.

  • Support client-site activities, including installation, start-up, meetings, and training, as required.

Job description

About Us:

BW Design Group is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, construction, system integration, and consulting firm committed to helping our clients realize their most critical goals from Strategy to Commercialization. As the only firm born from a manufacturing technology company to become an independent and fully integrated firm, we combine deep domain expertise in the manufacturing environment with an approach that is built to serve the dynamic needs of our clients. Rooted in our distinct culture of Truly Human Leadership, we cultivate the leaders who will define tomorrow and partner with our clients in the food & beverage, life sciences, industrial, and advanced technology industries to build the future of manufacturing and technology.


 

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.


 

Job Description:

Who You'll Work With

At Design Group,you'llcollaborate with experienced leaders, technical specialists, and subject matter experts to solve complex challenges for some of the world's leading companies.You'lljoin a growing team of more than 1,500 professionals across 45 U.S. offices whereyou'llbe empowered to make an impact, develop yourexpertise, and grow your career.

What You'll Do

In this role,you'llsupport the electrical design and delivery of capital projects for manufacturing and industrial clients.You'llwork with architects, engineers, contractors, and other project partners to develop coordinated power distribution and lighting solutions for renovations and greenfield facilities. Your work will help clients improve facility performance while expandingyourknowledge of electrical systems, applicable codes, and design-build project delivery.You'llgain experience across multiple projects while building the technical foundation needed to advance as an electrical engineering professional.

  • Design low- and medium-voltage power distribution and lighting systems for manufacturing and industrial facility renovations and greenfield projects

  • Develop coordinated electrical drawings, specifications, calculations, and system models using Revit and AutoCAD

  • Support the design of motor control centers, generators, transformers, low-voltage substations, and uninterruptible power supply systems

  • Perform lighting and energy-code analyses using photometric, Title 24, andEnergyProsoftware

  • Review and interpret electrical design drawings, specifications, and existing facility documentation

  • Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, owners, and system integrators on multidisciplinary capital projects

  • Apply National Electrical Code, California Electrical Code, energy-code, and local amendment requirements to project designs

  • Update electrical system models and incorporate as-built information into master CAD documentation

  • Coordinate multiple project assignments to meet quality, schedule, and client requirements

  • Support client-site activities, including installation, start-up, meetings, and training, asrequired

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's ormaster's degree in Electrical Engineeringfrom an ABET-accredited institution

  • Engineer-in-Training certification or willingness to sit for the EIT exam

  • Proficiencyin Revit and AutoCAD for electrical design documentation

  • Experience developing or updating electrical power distribution, lighting, or system design models

  • Ability to travel for project requirements, including client-site activities, installation and start-up support, meetings, training, seminars, forums, and conventions

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with low- and medium-voltage power systems, SKMPowerTools, load-flow analysis, or lighting photometric software

  • Familiarity with Title 24, the California Electrical Code, electrical as-built documentation, or facility document control systems

  • Experience supporting multidisciplinary design-build capital projects in an architecture and engineering firm environment

The approximate pay range for this position is$75,000 - $90,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location of the position.


 

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work-therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.


 

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.


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