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Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT)

Baird, Hampton & Brown
Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/18/2025
At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT). As an Electrical EIT, you will design power, lighting, and signal systems for commercial projects including schools, retail, industrial, municipal, commercial, critical care environments, healthcare, and more. Working closely with Professional Engineers, you will develop technical skills in the design process. You will perform photometric analyses of lighting systems, use power analysis software to calculate voltage drop, short circuit currents and arc flash boundaries. During this time, you will also develop professional skills, learning the business and client side to eventually manage the full scope of an electrical engineering project.

In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

  • Select lighting fixtures and lighting control systems to comply with energy codes
  • Design electrical distribution systems starting from the utility source to the customer panelboards then to receptacles and equipment loads
  • Assist in cost estimate and specification preparation
  • Perform studies and reports on arc flash, coordination, equipment assessments as well as energy efficiency improvements
  • Perform photometric analysis of lighting systems
  • Use power analysis software to calculate voltage drop, short circuit currents, and arc flash boundaries.
  • Perform site visits to document existing electrical installations to identify impact for proposed renovations, as well as during construction to confirm the installation meets the contract documents
  • Coordinate and attend meetings with clients, consultants, owners, and internal staff members on projects.

We require:

  • Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Engineer in Training certification or the ability to receive within one year
  • Excellent interpersonal & communication skills - Connections are a critical part of how we work.

It helps to have:

  • 2-3 years of recent MEP experience designing in Revit and AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code
  • Experience with a consulting engineering firm or design/build contractor in the design for commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, historical, and hospitality projects
  • Moderate proficiency in Revit or AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. Other relevant programs could include Bluebeam, AGI-32, SKM Power

Physical Demands

This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

Position Type and Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position, with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8-hour days or four 9-hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule which must encompass the core business hours of 9am – 4pm. Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.

Benefits

We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success. For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and Zweig’s "Best Firms to Work For."

BHB sponsors employee medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. BHB also offers voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, & 401(k) matching.

We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities including formal & informal mentorship programs. We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities. More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

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