Entry Level Electrical Maintenance Engineer Jobs
New grad electrical maintenance engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or hands-on project experience can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive, with employers like McWane, Georgia-Pacific, and Cleveland-Cliffs hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical Technician to support our customers through expert installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems. This role combines panel building in our shop with on-site work at customer sites, where you'll handle everything from routine preventive maintenance to urgent, complex repairs. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. If you thrive on solving problems and take pride in delivering high-quality work, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Love
- Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $20.00/hr. to $30.00/hr., depending on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime availability for extra earning
- Task variety—from routine PMs to urgent “fix-it-now” challenges.
- A strong, supportive team where collaboration and learning are part of every day
- Exposure to DIRECTAIR®, one of the most innovative solutions in the industry.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in performing installation, testing, and repair of all industrial related electrical and electronic equipment utilized in manufacturing plants or distribution systems. This equipment includes, but is not limited to VFD's, soft starters, and MCC's.
- Arrive on time and prepared to work on a daily basis.
- Assist in running conduit for new installations, pull wire and make terminations.
- Customer Service
- Maintain high quality work standards.
- Assist with equipment installation, wiring, start-up, and troubleshooting techniques.
What You'll Need:
- Highly motivated with interpersonal skills to effectively work in a collaborative team environment.
- Electrical, instrumentation, controls, technical training, or equivalent education or experience a plus but not required.
- Experience in the water/wastewater or mining industry a plus but not required.
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Ability to complete required safety training classes and comply with OSHA, MSHA or any authority having jurisdiction.
- Must have the ability to complete tasks and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Must be prepared to take direction from multiple senior coworkers and be willing to learn and grow your skill set on a daily basis with an eye on a long term career in the industrial field.
Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
- Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
- Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.
For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.
Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.
INTRODUCTION
OTC Industrial Technologies is seeking an Electrical Technician to support our customers through expert installation, troubleshooting, and repair of industrial electrical systems. This role combines panel building in our shop with on-site work at customer sites, where you'll handle everything from routine preventive maintenance to urgent, complex repairs. We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and eager to learn, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities. If you thrive on solving problems and take pride in delivering high-quality work, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Love
- Competitive Pay: This position offers an hourly wage ranging from $20.00/hr. to $30.00/hr., depending on experience and qualifications.
- Overtime availability for extra earning
- Task variety—from routine PMs to urgent “fix-it-now” challenges.
- A strong, supportive team where collaboration and learning are part of every day
- Exposure to DIRECTAIR®, one of the most innovative solutions in the industry.
What You'll Do:
- Assist in performing installation, testing, and repair of all industrial related electrical and electronic equipment utilized in manufacturing plants or distribution systems. This equipment includes, but is not limited to VFD's, soft starters, and MCC's.
- Arrive on time and prepared to work on a daily basis.
- Assist in running conduit for new installations, pull wire and make terminations.
- Customer Service
- Maintain high quality work standards.
- Assist with equipment installation, wiring, start-up, and troubleshooting techniques.
What You'll Need:
- Highly motivated with interpersonal skills to effectively work in a collaborative team environment.
- Electrical, instrumentation, controls, technical training, or equivalent education or experience a plus but not required.
- Experience in the water/wastewater or mining industry a plus but not required.
- Ability to comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Ability to complete required safety training classes and comply with OSHA, MSHA or any authority having jurisdiction.
- Must have the ability to complete tasks and assignments in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Must be prepared to take direction from multiple senior coworkers and be willing to learn and grow your skill set on a daily basis with an eye on a long term career in the industrial field.
Why Join OTC Industrial Technologies?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision care coverage, short-and long-term disability coverage, and life insurance. We also offer a wellness discount and a stipend for safety shoes & glasses.
- Financial Security: We provide a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match of 50% on the dollar up to 6%, robust referral bonuses, and relocation assistance.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition assistance to support your career growth and personal life.
- Career Growth Opportunities: At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe in investing in our employees' development. We offer various training programs and career advancement opportunities to help you reach your full potential.
At OTC Industrial Technologies, we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. Through investment in our people and growth from within, we believe in providing you with a wide variety of opportunities to accelerate your career potential as you help us drive change to move our business forward.
For over 60 years, employing and developing the best-in-class talent has been at the forefront of our success. By coupling our teams' hands-on experience with a wide range of products from top vendors, we provide customers with the best quality products and technical application expertise and services at the lowest possible costs.
Working with OTC Industrial Technologies is perfect for purpose driven individuals who are motivated to be part of an exciting transformational company.
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Entry Level Electrical Maintenance Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level electrical maintenance engineer job?
Entry level electrical maintenance engineer roles typically look for candidates with a degree or associate credential in electrical engineering or a related field, plus any hands-on experience from internships, co-ops, or vocational programs. Employers at this level often value familiarity with PLCs, electrical schematics, and basic troubleshooting. A portfolio of lab projects or documented internship work gives your application a concrete edge over candidates who list coursework alone.
Which companies hire entry level electrical maintenance engineers?
Companies hiring entry level electrical maintenance engineers right now include McWane, Georgia-Pacific, and Cleveland-Cliffs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, the strongest hiring tends to come from manufacturing facilities, utilities, and facilities management firms that run structured onboarding and are willing to develop junior technicians on the job.
Are there remote entry level electrical maintenance engineer jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the hands-on nature of the work. About 0% of entry level electrical maintenance engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to be in design support, documentation, or systems monitoring rather than direct maintenance roles. On-site positions remain far more common for new engineers building practical skills.
Are these new grad electrical maintenance engineer jobs?
Yes, the openings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrical maintenance engineer roles. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, counts internships or co-op rotations toward that requirement, or explicitly accepts a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. If a listing mentions training programs or mentorship, that is another clear signal it is built for candidates just entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level electrical maintenance engineers?
Entry Level electrical maintenance engineer roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Energy, and Automotive, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent entry level hiring because they operate large equipment fleets, production lines, or infrastructure systems that require ongoing preventive maintenance and create steady demand for junior engineers ready to learn on the job.