{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b6da0426f77a976b87e33dca","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b6da0426f77a976b87e33dca","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b6da0426f77a976b87e33dca","title":"Entry-Level Electrical Engineer","description":"Entry-Level Electrical EngineerVertical Design Services (VDS)\n\n*Location:* Remote initially → Reno, Nevada\n*Employment Type:* Full-Time\n*Experience Level:* Entry-Level / Early Career\n*Education:* Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field\n*Required:* FE Exam Passed / EIT eligible\n\nWe’re Not Looking for Someone Who Just Wants a Job.\n\nWe’re looking for someone who wants to become *really good at what they do.*\n\nVertical Design Services is growing, and we're looking for an entry-level electrical engineer who wants to build a career—not simply collect a paycheck.\n\nYou may be early in your career. You may not have your PE yet. That's okay.\n\nWhat matters to us is *who you are, how you think, and how badly you want to get better.*\n\nAt VDS, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and project leaders on real-world electrical design projects across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and other markets.\n\nYou'll get responsibility early. You'll be expected to learn quickly. You'll make mistakes—and you'll be expected to learn from them.\n\nIf you're looking for somewhere to coast, this probably isn't it.\n\nIf you're looking for a place where you can *be challenged, grow, take ownership, and become an exceptional engineer*, we should talk.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nAs an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer, you'll support our engineering and project teams in designing and delivering electrical systems.\n\nYour responsibilities will grow as you demonstrate your ability.\n\nYou'll initially work under the direction of senior engineers and project managers, with opportunities to take increasing ownership of projects.\n\nResponsibilities include:\n\n* Assist with electrical engineering and design for commercial and industrial projects\n* Develop electrical drawings and documentation using *Revit*\n* Assist with power distribution, lighting, controls, and electrical system design\n* Perform basic electrical calculations and engineering analysis\n* Assist with equipment selection and electrical schedules\n* Review drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness\n* Participate in project coordination with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients\n* Assist with electrical studies and analysis\n* Learn and apply applicable electrical codes and standards\n* Support project managers and senior engineers in delivering projects\n* Identify problems and help develop solutions\n* Communicate clearly with clients and team members\n* Take ownership of assigned work and see it through to completion\n* Continuously improve our engineering processes, standards, and technology\n\nWhat We're Looking ForYou have the technical foundation.\n\nYou don't need to know everything.\n\n*We expect you to be learning.*\n\nYou should have:\n\n* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline\n* Passed the *FE Exam* and be eligible for EIT certification\n* Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles\n* Familiarity with electrical distribution systems\n* Basic understanding of the National Electrical Code\n* Experience with *Revit* or a strong willingness and ability to learn it quickly\n* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills\n* Ability to read and understand electrical drawings\n* Strong written and verbal communication skills\n* Ability to work independently while knowing when to ask for help\n* Strong attention to detail\n* A desire to eventually obtain your *Professional Engineer (PE)* license\n\nPrevious internship, co-op, or engineering experience is a plus—but we're much more interested in *your potential and your character* than a long résumé.\n\nWho You Are Matters Here\n\nTechnical ability gets you through the door.\n\n*Character determines how far you go.*\n\nOur team is built around five core values:\n\nDO THE RIGHT THING.\n\nEven when nobody is watching.\n\nWe do what's right for our clients, our teammates, our projects, and ourselves.\n\nGO THE EXTRA MILE.\n\nAverage effort produces average results.\n\nWe look for people who see something that needs to be done and take care of it—even when nobody specifically asked them to.\n\nEXCELLENCE IS ESSENTIAL.\n\nGood is not the finish line.\n\nWe care about the quality of our engineering, our communication, our drawings, our relationships, and the experience we create for our clients.\n\nBE A LIFETIME STUDENT.\n\nThe best engineers never stop learning.\n\nCodes change. Technology changes. Projects change. We expect you to keep learning, ask questions, seek feedback, and become better every year.\n\nHAVE THE WILL TO WIN.\n\nWe want people who care about the outcome.\n\nWinning doesn't mean stepping on other people. It means taking responsibility, solving problems, overcoming obstacles, and refusing to settle for mediocrity.\n\nOur Guiding Principles: CARE\n\nEverything we do is guided by *CARE*.\n\nCLIENT OBSESSION\n\nWe don't design projects for ourselves.\n\nWe design them for our clients.\n\nWe listen. We communicate. We anticipate problems. We make our clients' lives easier.\n\nDO IT NOW\n\nDon't let problems sit.\n\nDon't wait three days to answer an email you could answer today. Don't leave a question unanswered because it's uncomfortable. Don't walk past something that needs to be fixed.\n\n*Take action.*\n\nWhat Your First Year Could Look Like\n\nYou'll start by learning how we work, how we design, and what great engineering looks like at VDS.\n\nAs you prove yourself, your responsibilities will increase.\n\nYou could progress from:\n\n*Supporting projects → Owning portions of projects → Owning projects → Becoming a licensed PE → Leading engineers and projects*\n\nWe're building an organization where ambitious engineers can grow quickly because they are given *real responsibility and real opportunities.*\n\nOur goal isn't to keep you in an entry-level position.\n\n*Our goal is to make you exceptional.*\n\nRemote First. Reno Next.\n\nThis position will initially be *remote* while you get started with VDS.\n\nOur long-term plan is to build our headquarters and engineering team in *Reno, Nevada*, and we expect this role to transition to Reno.\n\nIf you're excited about being part of building something—not just joining something that already exists—we want to hear from you.\n\nWhy VDS?\n\nBecause we're trying to build something different.\n\nWe're building an engineering company where:\n\n* Engineers are trusted with real responsibility\n* Learning is expected\n* Technology is embraced\n* Problems are solved instead of passed around\n* Clients are treated like partners\n* Great work is recognized\n* People are expected to take ownership\n* Your career isn't limited by a rigid corporate ladder\n* You can work directly with experienced engineers and leadership\n* Your growth is tied to how much responsibility you're willing to take on\n\nWe're not perfect.\n\nWe're building.\n\nAnd we're looking for people who want to *build with us.*\n\nThis Isn't for Everyone.\n\nIf your primary question is:\n\n*\"How much does it pay?\"*\n\nwe understand. Compensation matters.\n\nBut that's not what we're building VDS around.\n\nWe're looking for someone whose questions also include:\n\n*\"How good can I become?\"*\n\n*\"What can I learn here?\"*\n\n*\"How much responsibility can I earn?\"*\n\n*\"Can I become a PE?\"*\n\n*\"Can I eventually lead projects?\"*\n\n*\"Can I build something I'm proud of?\"*\n\nIf those questions sound more like you, *we want to meet you.*\n\nThe Opportunity\n\nJoin VDS at an early stage of its growth and help us build the engineering organization we're going to be proud of five, ten, and twenty years from now.\n\nYou'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced engineers, work on meaningful projects, develop your technical skills, pursue your PE license, and grow into increasing levels of responsibility.\n\n*Come here to become better.*\n\nCome here to take ownership.\n\nCome here to build something.\n\nCome build VDS with us.\n\nPay: $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year\n\nBenefits:\n* 401(k)\n* 401(k) matching\n* Dental insurance\n* Flexible schedule\n* Health insurance\n* Paid time off\n* Professional development assistance\n* Relocation assistance\n* Vision insurance\n\nApplication Question(s):\n* How would you show our clients, electrical contractors that you care about them? 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Technology changes. Projects change. We expect you to keep learning, ask questions, seek feedback, and become better every year.\n\nHAVE THE WILL TO WIN.\n\nWe want people who care about the outcome.\n\nWinning doesn't mean stepping on other people. It means taking responsibility, solving problems, overcoming obstacles, and refusing to settle for mediocrity.\n\nOur Guiding Principles: CARE\n\nEverything we do is guided by *CARE*.\n\nCLIENT OBSESSION\n\nWe don't design projects for ourselves.\n\nWe design them for our clients.\n\nWe listen. We communicate. We anticipate problems. We make our clients' lives easier.\n\nDO IT NOW\n\nDon't let problems sit.\n\nDon't wait three days to answer an email you could answer today. Don't leave a question unanswered because it's uncomfortable. Don't walk past something that needs to be fixed.\n\n*Take action.*\n\nWhat Your First Year Could Look Like\n\nYou'll start by learning how we work, how we design, and what great engineering looks like at VDS.\n\nAs you prove yourself, your responsibilities will increase.\n\nYou could progress from:\n\n*Supporting projects → Owning portions of projects → Owning projects → Becoming a licensed PE → Leading engineers and projects*\n\nWe're building an organization where ambitious engineers can grow quickly because they are given *real responsibility and real opportunities.*\n\nOur goal isn't to keep you in an entry-level position.\n\n*Our goal is to make you exceptional.*\n\nRemote First. 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