Associate Electrical Engineer

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About Us

IB Abel’s 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals.

IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System.

The Opportunity 

We are seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer who is responsible for performing general electrical engineering tasks including the design, coordination, and technical support of electrical power distribution, construction, and related systems for commercial, industrial, and government projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Engineering & Design - Perform design of electrical power distribution, lighting, and related systems for commercial, industrial, and government projects; develop electrical engineering and design scopes of work; perform electrical engineering calculations and studies; prepare drawings suitable for permit, construction, and competitive bidding; and perform CAD work.
• Technical Documentation & Specifications - Prepare technical specifications; specify equipment and materials and assist in obtaining pricing from suppliers; support preparation and review of submittals, product data, and shop drawings; perform specification reviews; and support document control activities.
• Project Coordination & Collaboration - Coordinate with other engineering and construction disciplines; coordinate with electric utility companies; assist estimators and project managers with electrical designs, value engineering, and code interpretation; support RFI generation and review; and assist with ACC Build project setup.
• Field Support & Construction Assistance - Provide guidance to field personnel during construction; assist with equipment startup, troubleshooting, and code interpretation; and conduct field surveys to observe existing conditions and gather project information.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement - Meet with customers to clarify scope of work and consult on technical or constructability issues and professionally represent IB Abel with clients, utilities, and project partners.
• Operational Support - Support Electrical Services Operations as needed to ensure successful project execution and assist with ongoing project documentation, coordination, and compliance requirements.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.

• 0-2 years in the practice of Electrical Engineering, focusing on power systems.
• Licensure: EIT preferred or ability to obtain EIT.
• Proficient in the use of Revit, AutoCAD, AGi32, ETAP, and Bluebeam Revu as well as MS Office applications with strong skills in Excel, Word, and MS Project.
• Local to Pennsylvania (preferable) but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
• A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Why Choose IBA 

• Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
• Incentives: Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO program that grows with your tenure!
• Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.

Step Into a Career That Powers the Future!

IB Abel is an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.