Electrical Engineer I
Job Title: Electrical Engineer I About Echo Power Echo Power is an independent engineering and project management firm specializing in the design, construction, and maintenance of critical electrical and mechanical systems across the healthcare, utility, and industrial sectors. We are a primarily remote company guided by our core values of integrity, commitment to team, customer-focus, technical excellence, and optimism. At Echo, we foster a strong family-friendly culture focused on serving our customers with excellence while creating opportunities for our people.
Work Environment
This is a primarily remote position that includes fieldwork and travel of up to 25% across the United States. Candidates should reside within one hour of a commercial airport and be comfortable working both from home and in field environments. Echo Power’s main office is located in Clarksville, Tennessee. What You’ll Get to Do As an Electrical Engineer I at Echo Power, you’ll gain hands-on experience in both fieldwork and design while supporting the assessment and design of electrical power systems ranging from 480V to 15kV. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and multidisciplinary project teams, apply your technical knowledge, and contribute to projects requiring practical, innovative, and code-compliant electrical solutions. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of projects and opportunities to strengthen your technical, project coordination, and field engineering skills.
Key Responsibilities
Collect, document, and apply field data to support engineering assessments and designs Perform and complete low-voltage electrical design work Participate in fieldwork, site visits, and system assessments as needed Develop an understanding of project scopes, schedules, deliverables, and client requirements Create and maintain electrical system models using SKM PowerTools Compile engineering drawings, technical documentation, and project submittals Support the review of equipment and contractor submittals Conduct Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), code, and regulatory research Coordinate requests for information (RFIs) between engineering and project teams Contribute to project planning and the development of project execution plans What You Bring Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering One or more years of experience in low-voltage electrical design preferred Basic knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable NFPA standards Familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, or similar computer-aided design software Familiarity with SKM PowerTools or a willingness to develop proficiency Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong teamwork, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Effective time-management skills with the ability to meet project deadlines Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work effectively from home, in the field, and at a computer Strong work ethic with the potential to develop into a technical or project leadership role Ability to travel up to 25% across the United States Ability to reside within one hour of a commercial airport What You’ll Get From Us Salary: $68,000 – $101,000 annually (based on education and experience) Annual performance-based bonus opportunity 401(k) plan with 3.5% company match Work-from-home opportunities with flexible working hours Four weeks’ vacation plus 7 company-paid holidays Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance Company-paid benefits: Telemedicine, disability insurance, and life insurance Company wellness program, including a personal health and wellness coach Family-oriented culture Career growth opportunities And other benefits to support you and your loved ones, like: Dedicated Chaplain services available 24/7 Tuition assistance for children of Echo employees Employee assistance fund Community service time off and charity matching Parental leave Pet insurance Employee discount programs This position is open to applicants residing in: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside in one of the eligible states or territories listed above at the time of hiring and throughout the duration of employment.