Entry Level Digital IC Design Engineer Jobs
New grad digital ic design engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong coursework, internship work, or a hands-on portfolio often matters more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Energy, and Science & Research, with employers like Constellation Energy, Omni Design Technologies, and Synopsys hiring at this level now.
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Overview:
Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range:
IC&E Technician I - $34.2125 to $42.7654 / hour
IC&E Technician II - $38.3180 to $47.8975 / hour
IC&E Technician III - $42.9162 to $53.6452 / hour
Constellation is looking for an Operator Technician I/II/III at our Quail Run Energy Center in Odessa, Texas.
Responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of Position
Maintains and repairs electrical equipment and instrumentation. Monitors, maintains, and repairs plant Distributed Control System (DCS). Monitors, maintain, and repairs gas turbine, steam turbine control systems, generators, transformers, and switchgear. Maintain, calibrate and repair plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Perform routine trouble shooting activities. Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to effectively accomplish required maintenance in an efficient and organized manner. Optimize plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy. Responsible for maintaining logs, manuals, records, blueprints and operating procedures in a neat and professional manner. Provide written reports on control system conditions when required. Incorporates safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures, helps to identify and eliminate or actively manage risks in all work activities.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Performs a variety of technical service and support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
- Makes routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, subject to approval.
- With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively within a single trade, group of related tasks, or functional area.
- Work is periodically reviewed by others and reflects solid performance of assigned duties.
- Errors may have a small or incremental impact on the department or facility and are typically identified in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
- Completes tasks and resolves problems requiring the ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices.
- Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
- Works under general supervision.
- Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks and projects assigned by others.
Minimum Qualifications for IC& E Technician I
- High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, or equivalent
- Journey-level specialized technical knowledge of the function
- 2-years of experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
- Experience with DCS programming and configuration
- Basic certifications or licenses
Minimum Qualifications for IC& E Technician II
- High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, or equivalent
- Journey-level specialized technical knowledge of the function
- 2-5 years of experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
- Experience with DCS programming and configuration
- Basic certifications or licenses
Minimum Qualifications for IC& E Technician III
- High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, or equivalent
- 5-years of experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications
- Senior-level recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
- Experience with DCS programming and configuration
- Advanced certifications or licenses
Overview:
Who We Are
As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.
Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.
Total Rewards
Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.
Expected salary range:
IC&E Technician I - $34.2125 to $42.7654 / hour
IC&E Technician II - $38.3180 to $47.8975 / hour
IC&E Technician III - $42.9162 to $53.6452 / hour
Constellation is looking for an Operator Technician I/II/III at our Quail Run Energy Center in Odessa, Texas.
Responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of Position
Maintains and repairs electrical equipment and instrumentation. Monitors, maintains, and repairs plant Distributed Control System (DCS). Monitors, maintain, and repairs gas turbine, steam turbine control systems, generators, transformers, and switchgear. Maintain, calibrate and repair plant electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. Perform routine trouble shooting activities. Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to effectively accomplish required maintenance in an efficient and organized manner. Optimize plant preventative maintenance program to meet OEM recommendations, regulatory requirements, and corporate maintenance philosophy. Responsible for maintaining logs, manuals, records, blueprints and operating procedures in a neat and professional manner. Provide written reports on control system conditions when required. Incorporates safe behavior into all activities and consistently complies with all established safety and health policies and procedures, helps to identify and eliminate or actively manage risks in all work activities.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
- Performs a variety of technical service and support duties that are semi-routine in nature.
- Makes routine and non-routine decisions with some latitude, subject to approval.
- With limited guidance, prioritizes and executes responsibilities effectively within a single trade, group of related tasks, or functional area.
- Work is periodically reviewed by others and reflects solid performance of assigned duties.
- Errors may have a small or incremental impact on the department or facility and are typically identified in succeeding operations where work is verified or checked.
- Completes tasks and resolves problems requiring the ability to recognize deviations from accepted practices.
- Resolves most questions and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher levels.
- Works under general supervision.
- Prioritizes daily activities to complete tasks and projects assigned by others.
Minimum Qualifications for IC& E Technician I
- High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, or equivalent
- Journey-level specialized technical knowledge of the function
- 2-years of experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
- Experience with DCS programming and configuration
- Basic certifications or licenses
Minimum Qualifications for IC& E Technician II
- High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, or equivalent
- Journey-level specialized technical knowledge of the function
- 2-5 years of experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
- Experience with DCS programming and configuration
- Basic certifications or licenses
Minimum Qualifications for IC& E Technician III
- High School Diploma, degree from a technical or vocational school, or equivalent
- 5-years of experience in instrument/electrical and control system applications
- Senior-level recognized technical expertise in own and possibly related functions
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
- Strong mechanical aptitude with an advanced understanding of chemistry, physics, electricity, and mathematics
- Experience with DCS programming and configuration
- Advanced certifications or licenses
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Entry Level Digital IC Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level digital ic design engineer job?
Entry level digital ic design engineer roles reward candidates who can demonstrate hands-on RTL design experience, even from coursework or internships. Employers at this level look for proficiency in Verilog or VHDL, familiarity with simulation and synthesis tools, and exposure to standard cell or custom layout flows. A portfolio of academic projects, tape-out experience through a university program, or a completed internship in a chip design environment gives candidates a clear edge over those with credentials alone.
Which companies hire entry level digital ic design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level digital ic design engineers right now include Constellation Energy, Omni Design Technologies, and Synopsys, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of semiconductor manufacturers, fabless chip startups, defense electronics contractors, and large technology companies with in-house silicon teams.
Are there remote entry level digital ic design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most openings at this level are on-site given the lab and tool access the work requires. About 11% of entry level digital ic design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so the options exist but on-site roles dominate. Filtering by work setting when you search helps you find which employers are open to flexible arrangements at the junior level.
Are these new grad digital ic design engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior digital ic design engineer roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional experience, or explicitly invites candidates with a strong university design background. If a listing mentions tape-out coursework or student chip programs as qualifying experience, it is squarely aimed at new grad applicants.
Which industries hire the most entry level digital ic design engineers?
Entry Level digital ic design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Energy, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because ongoing demand for custom silicon in consumer devices, data center infrastructure, automotive systems, and defense electronics creates a steady need for junior engineers who can grow into established design teams.