Entry Level Electrical Project Engineer Jobs

New grad electrical project engineer jobs draw recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where strong internship work or a senior capstone project can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, with employers like FTI, EMCOR, and Lemartec hiring at this level now.

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Open roles18
Top stateNorth Carolina
Top employerFTI
Top cityWilson, NC
Work type77% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Cleveland-Cliffs
Project Electrical Engineering Intern
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Project Electrical Engineering Intern
Cleveland-Cliffs
Cleveland, Ohio
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science
10,000+

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Lemartec
Project Field Engineer (Electrical)
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Lemartec
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Project Field Engineer (Electrical)
Lemartec
Edgerton, Kansas
Specialized Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Project & Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$65k - $80k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
51-200

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Greenman-Pedersen, Inc
Project Manager - Senior Electrical Engineer
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Greenman-Pedersen, Inc
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Project Manager - Senior Electrical Engineer
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc
Fairfax, Virginia
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
$130k - $160k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
1,001-5,000

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Alpha Hire Inc.
Healthcare Project Engineer, Electrical Projects
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Alpha Hire Inc.
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Healthcare Project Engineer, Electrical Projects
Alpha Hire Inc.
Detroit, Michigan
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
$65k - $89k/yr
Remote (US)

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EMCOR
Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction
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Electrical Project Manager - Data Center Construction
EMCOR
Charlotte, North Carolina
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Entry Level Electrical Project Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

FTI
FTI1 open role
EMCOR
EMCOR1 open role
Lemartec
Lemartec1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Manufacturing
  • Automotive
  • Consumer Goods

Entry Level Electrical Project Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level electrical project engineer job?

Employers at this level look for hands-on experience with CAD tools, familiarity with NEC codes, and evidence of managing a project from concept to completion, even from a university capstone or internship. A focused resume that highlights relevant coursework, lab work, or co-op rotations gives entry level candidates a real edge over applicants with only general engineering backgrounds.

Which companies hire entry level electrical project engineers?

Companies hiring entry level electrical project engineers right now include FTI, EMCOR, and Lemartec, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of engineering consultancies, utilities, construction firms, and industrial manufacturers actively building out junior project teams.

Are there remote entry level electrical project engineer jobs?

Yes, though most roles at this stage are on-site or hybrid given the field and site coordination work involved. About 23% of entry level electrical project engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates open to on-site positions will find the widest range of opportunities at the junior level.

Are these new grad electrical project engineer jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior electrical project engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and treats internships, co-op terms, or a strong senior project portfolio as qualifying credentials, so candidates who are still building their professional history are well positioned to apply.

Which industries hire the most entry level electrical project engineers?

Entry Level electrical project engineer roles concentrate in Construction & Real Estate, Consulting & Professional Services, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive junior hiring because they run continuous infrastructure, construction, and systems integration projects that need early-career engineers to support design, coordination, and field oversight work.