Junior / Assistant Electrical Engineer

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Junior / Assistant Electrical Engineer

EOE Statement Our employee owners come to MJ for the variety of project work and stay for the people they work with on those projects! Our people set MJ apart and drive our success for our clients. MJ provides an inclusive environment and rewards employee owners' hard work. Our culture of innovation and collaboration fosters creativity and encourages employees to do their best work.

MJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer - all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

Applicants who wish to apply for an open position with MJ who require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process may contact MJ's Human Resources Department at employment@mjinc.com to request assistance. Category Facilities Description

At McFarland Johnson (MJ), we're more than infrastructure consultants - we are a 100% employee-owned firm with 80 years of commitment to delivering innovative planning, engineering design, environmental services, technology, and construction solutions that make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

McFarland Johnson is seeking a Junior / Assistant Electrical Engineer to join our Facilities team in Hollywood, Florida. This position will support the design and delivery of electrical systems for multidisciplinary aviation, healthcare, municipal, commercial, parking, and other building/facilities projects.

Working under the direction of senior electrical engineers and Engineers of Record, the successful candidate will support projects from design development through construction documents, permitting, and construction administration.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Accelerate your professional career with opportunities to lead, learn, and expand your expertise.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside multidisciplinary teams that thrive on creativity, support, and teamwork. Collaborative is the most frequent word used to describe MJ's culture in the annual employee survey.
• Employee Ownership: As a 100% ESOP, your contributions directly shape our shared success - you own your future.
• Innovation & Impact: Work on projects that push boundaries, drive sustainability, and create real-world solutions.
• Professional Development: We invest in your growth through mentorship, ongoing technical training, and conferences.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible schedules, generous PTO, and a culture that values balance so you can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Shape the next generation: Experienced professionals can mentor emerging talent, share their expertise, and leave a lasting legacy in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with building electrical power-distribution design, including power plans, panel schedules, feeders, branch circuits, and one-line/riser diagrams.

• Perform load, demand, voltage-drop, conductor-sizing, and related electrical calculations under senior engineering direction.

• Develop interior, exterior, and site lighting layouts, lighting controls, and photometric studies.

• Support electrical service, utility, emergency/standby power, and equipment power coordination.

• Coordinate electrical requirements with architectural, mechanical, plumbing, fire protection, civil, and structural disciplines.

• Develop and maintain electrical drawings and models using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD.

• Assist with permit comments, RFIs, submittals, field investigations, and construction-phase services.

• Participate in multidisciplinary coordination and internal QA/QC reviews.

• Identify design conflicts, missing information, and coordination issues and communicate them to the project team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.

• Entry-level to approximately 3 years of relevant building/facilities electrical design experience preferred.

• Working knowledge of Autodesk Revit; AutoCAD experience is desirable.

• Familiarity with building power distribution, lighting design, and photometric calculations.

• Familiarity with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and fundamental electrical design calculations.

• Ability to read and coordinate architectural and engineering construction documents.

• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail.

• EIT/FE certification preferred, or interest in pursuing professional licensure.

Preferred Experience

• Aviation and airport facilities
• Healthcare facilities
• Aircraft hangars/MRO facilities
• Parking garages
• Renovations and existing buildings
• Construction-document production
• Lighting/photometric software
• RFIs, submittals, and permit responses

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive payment plan/bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Parental Leave.
• Company-funded ESOP + 401(k) employer match.
• Ongoing technical training and professional development opportunities.

Join Us and Make a Difference

Join a team where your work has purpose, your ideas are valued, and your growth is personal. Apply today and become a part of a company where you can #ownyourfuture.

Position Requirements Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Shift Days City Binghamton State New York Keywords Pay Range Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Open Date 10/29/2026

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