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Associate Engineer - New Graduate

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois💼 Full-time💰 $72,800–$72,800🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-26

Core

Entry-level engineering role supporting the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of utility infrastructure (electric/gas distribution, transmission, substations) to ensure system safety, reliability, and compliance.

Role type

Associate Engineer (New Graduate)

Builds

Utility infrastructure systems including high voltage transmission and distribution circuits

Domain

Energy / Power Utilities

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure

Required skills

Engineering theory application, complex system analysis, data collection, technical calculations, regulatory compliance knowledge, field inspection, cost estimation, system planning

Preferred skills

Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification, advanced analytical problem-solving, technical communication, initiative in academic projects

Technologies

Electrical testing equipment, engineering design software, regulatory code databases

Responsibilities

Assist experienced engineers with well-defined engineering assignments and complex analysis, support design/installation/maintenance activities, verify and validate studies/blueprints against engineering principles, evaluate technical system effectiveness, participate in team design of high voltage circuits

Seniority

Entry-level, 0-2 years experience

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