Electrical EIT or Designer
SupportFinity™, New York, NY, United States
Position Description
Position Description
Cushing Terrell is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Electrical Designer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will support the design of power and lighting systems for commercial and institutional building projects while working alongside experienced electrical engineers and multidisciplinary design professionals. This position is ideal for early-career engineers who want to grow their expertise in electrical building systems, Revit-based design, and National Electrical Code (NEC) application. You will gain hands‑on experience developing construction documents, performing electrical load calculations, and coordinating with architectural and engineering teams.
Position Salary Range $72,000 to $85,000 annually.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
2-5+ years of experience in the building design industry
Basic knowledge of Autodesk MEP Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office
Familiarity in areas of electrical system design including lighting systems and controls, power distribution systems, service calculations, arc fault, short circuit, and life safety analysis, with applicable codes and regulations
Basic knowledge of NEC codes
Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
Position Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an experienced engineer apply basic design criteria, prepare, and change drawings, including input, set up, and red line corrections
Demonstrate a basic understanding of NEC 250 grounding requirements for electrical services, distribution systems, and branch circuits. Know NEC 250 tables and the differences between service and equipment grounds
Possess a basic understanding of branch circuit conductors and NEC 310 tables on conductor sizing and insulation types
Demonstrate competence of NEC 210, 215 and 220 in applying demand factors to branch feeders, motors, and circuits including over current protection devices. Functional knowledge of NEC receptacle, lighting, and equipment load calculations for branch panels and services
Demonstrate a basic understanding of conduit types, sizing, and systems including conduit fill ratios and applications as defined by NEC informative annex “C”
Create basic one‑line diagrams and perform basic level load calculations for simple electrical services leading to the service size in volts, phase, amps, and KVA
Other duties as assigned
Working at Cushing Terrell Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.
Why Cushing Terrell At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first‑of‑their‑kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team — from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.”
Things to Note
Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job‑related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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Cushing Terrell is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Electrical Designer to join our growing engineering team. In this role, you will support the design of power and lighting systems for commercial and institutional building projects while working alongside experienced electrical engineers and multidisciplinary design professionals. This position is ideal for early-career engineers who want to grow their expertise in electrical building systems, Revit-based design, and National Electrical Code (NEC) application. You will gain hands‑on experience developing construction documents, performing electrical load calculations, and coordinating with architectural and engineering teams.
Position Salary Range $72,000 to $85,000 annually.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher education in Electrical Engineering
2-5+ years of experience in the building design industry
Basic knowledge of Autodesk MEP Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Outlook, Microsoft Office
Familiarity in areas of electrical system design including lighting systems and controls, power distribution systems, service calculations, arc fault, short circuit, and life safety analysis, with applicable codes and regulations
Basic knowledge of NEC codes
Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don’t meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don’t want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
Position Responsibilities
Under the supervision of an experienced engineer apply basic design criteria, prepare, and change drawings, including input, set up, and red line corrections
Demonstrate a basic understanding of NEC 250 grounding requirements for electrical services, distribution systems, and branch circuits. Know NEC 250 tables and the differences between service and equipment grounds
Possess a basic understanding of branch circuit conductors and NEC 310 tables on conductor sizing and insulation types
Demonstrate competence of NEC 210, 215 and 220 in applying demand factors to branch feeders, motors, and circuits including over current protection devices. Functional knowledge of NEC receptacle, lighting, and equipment load calculations for branch panels and services
Demonstrate a basic understanding of conduit types, sizing, and systems including conduit fill ratios and applications as defined by NEC informative annex “C”
Create basic one‑line diagrams and perform basic level load calculations for simple electrical services leading to the service size in volts, phase, amps, and KVA
Other duties as assigned
Working at Cushing Terrell Cushing Terrell is a multidisciplinary design firm with 17 offices and more than 500 team members who bring together their expertise to deliver holistic built environments. Leveraging our influence as designers, we work to create sustainable systems and spaces that help people live their best lives.
Why Cushing Terrell At Cushing Terrell, we empower creative designers to discover imaginative, responsible, first‑of‑their‑kind environments. But more than that, we support a strong, cohesive team — from our design professionals to our business operations staff. Together, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging — placing people at the center of our practice, thus our tagline, “design meets you.”
Things to Note
Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate’s years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job‑related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
Cushing Terrell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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