Mid Level Electrical Engineer Student Jobs in Tennessee

Location: Knoxville, TN
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Experience: 5–10 Years

Client are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with an active Professional Engineer (PE) license to join a multidisciplinary engineering team in Knoxville, TN.

This position is ideal for an engineer with strong experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, and other facility-based projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of electrical design assignments, support project delivery from concept through construction, and collaborate closely with engineers, designers, clients, contractors, and other disciplines.

The role offers an opportunity to work on diverse facility and infrastructure projects while taking on increasing technical responsibility and mentoring junior engineering staff.

• Lead electrical design activities for small to mid-sized facility and infrastructure projects.
• Develop conceptual and detailed electrical designs based on project requirements, applicable codes, standards, and design criteria.
• Design and coordinate power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, emergency power, and secondary electrical systems.
• Prepare electrical calculations, studies, specifications, reports, drawings, and other technical deliverables.
• Review project requirements and translate them into practical, code-compliant electrical designs.
• Perform field investigations and collect site information required for design development.
• Review equipment selections, shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and other construction documents.
• Provide construction administration and technical support throughout project execution.
• Conduct site visits and observe construction activities to verify general conformance with design documents.
• Respond to technical questions and assist with resolving field and construction-related issues.
• Coordinate electrical designs with architectural, structural, mechanical, plumbing, and other engineering disciplines.
• Participate in client meetings and help identify electrical infrastructure needs and project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, designers, and project team members.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet applicable codes, standards, client requirements, and project specifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering — required.
• 5–10 years of relevant electrical engineering experience, preferably involving building or facility design.
• Demonstrated experience designing electrical systems for commercial, institutional, industrial, or similar facilities.
• Strong understanding of electrical power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, and secondary electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of applicable electrical codes, standards, and industry practices.
• Experience coordinating electrical designs with multiple engineering disciplines.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage assignments independently while working effectively within a project team.

• Experience with medium-voltage electrical system design.
• Experience performing power system studies using SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, or comparable software.
• Experience developing electrical construction specifications.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Revit and 3D BIM modeling.
• Experience with construction administration, field inspections, and contractor coordination.
• Previous experience working on complex facility or infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience with several of the following:

• Electrical power distribution
• Building electrical systems
• Lighting and lighting controls
• Fire alarm systems
• Emergency and standby power
• Low- and medium-voltage systems
• Electrical load calculations
• Short-circuit and coordination studies
• Voltage-drop calculations
• Equipment selection and specifications
• Construction documents
• BIM/Revit modeling
• Construction administration
• Field investigations and site assessments
• Applicable NEC/NFPA and industry standards

This is primarily an on-site engineering position in Knoxville, Tennessee. Work will be performed in a professional office environment as well as at active construction sites and existing facilities undergoing renovations or upgrades.

Periodic travel will be required for project site visits, field investigations, construction observations, and client meetings.

Candidates should be comfortable working in both office and construction-site environments.

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Professional license and association support
• Cell phone stipend
• Gas card
• Vehicle allowance
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

Client is looking for a licensed Electrical PE who combines strong technical design skills with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively across disciplines.

The strongest candidates will bring 5–10 years of facility electrical design experience, hands-on knowledge of power and building electrical systems, and the ability to take projects from initial design through construction support.

Experience with Revit/BIM, medium-voltage systems, and SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower will be highly valued.