New Orleans, LA, USA | Salary | 69,000-85,000 per year | Full Time - Hybrid

Electrical Engineer (Hybrid/Onsite)

Ready to Start Building Your Career?

Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027 ? Bring what you've learned in the classroom to real projects at VAA.

As an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer , you'll work alongside experienced engineers, contribute to meaningful client work and start building the technical and professional skills that will shape your career. You'll help design the electrical systems that keep complex commercial and industrial facilities powered, connected and running.

Come ready to learn, contribute and grow. Your career is just getting started.

Your Role

Ready to take electrical engineering beyond the classroom? VAA's Electrical team designs power distribution and lighting systems for commercial buildings and industrial and agribusiness facilities. Projects include building power, energy-efficient lighting and controls, emergency and standby power, medium- and low-voltage power, raceways and hazardous-area classifications.

Working under the direction of a Project or Senior Engineer, you'll have opportunities to:

Develop electrical design solutions using engineering fundamentals and problem-solving skills

Prepare calculations, drawings, specifications and other design documents

Build your knowledge of electrical design codes and industry standards

Gain experience using electrical engineering and design software

Collaborate with engineers, designers and other VAA disciplines

Visit construction sites, observe work in the field and prepare reports

Take on more complex work and responsibility as your skills grow

Potential travel: Up to 10% to construction jobsites.

What Your Career at VAA Could Look Like

Do meaningful work. Contribute to real client projects from the start.

Learn from the pros. Get mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals.

Work across disciplines. See how Electrical fits into the entire facility design.

Keep growing. Build your technical knowledge and professional skills.

Get out there. Visit jobsites and see electrical designs come to life.

Find your people. Build connections through project teams, mentorship and Employee Resource Groups.

Build your future. Grow your responsibilities and discover where your career can take you.

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Graduating in December 2026 or May 2027, or recently graduated

Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn

Interest in electrical systems and multidisciplinary project work

Starting Annual Salary Range: $69,000-$85,000

Benefits That Grow With You

Health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; profit sharing/401(k); discretionary bonus program; paid leave; and more.

Get to Know VAA

VAA is an Engineering, Planning and Design firm specializing in commercial projects, bulk commodity-handling facilities, and structures for value-added processing, manufacturing and distribution.

Hear first-hand what it's like to work here, the opportunities you can find and the resources that will support you - professionally and personally:

Watch the VAA Careers Video

Let's Get Growing

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Ready to start your career? Apply today!

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VAA is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Vets/Disability employer

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