Associate Electrical Engineer

Harris GroupHarris GroupPortland, Oregon, United States
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Posted

9/17/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$70k - $85k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Associate Electrical Engineer will assist with power systems analysis, develop construction drawings and specifications, and support lighting and control system designs. They will also participate in project meetings and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on various industrial applications.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and possess 0-3 years of relevant design experience. Strong communication skills, a self-starter attitude, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office are required.

Key skills

Electrical engineeringPower systems analysisAutoCADMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookLighting layoutsLighting control system designPower distributionGrounding systemsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Harris Group

Industry

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Employees

246

Type

Privately Held

Size

51-200 employees

Harris Group is a multidiscipline engineering consulting firm with offices located throughout the United States. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, we have a full-time staff of over 100 engineers, designers, project managers, and technical and business specialists. Our ability to provide a total project design solution as one organization ”from inception through completion” is distinctive in the engineering industry. We establish long-term client relationships with exceptional project management and responsiveness from our skilled professional staff. Our engineers design some of the most complicated, performance-driven environments in the world. At Harris Group, our team is dedicated to ensuring that your project experience is of the highest quality in the industry.

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Job categories

EngineeringManufacturingEnergyConstruction

Description

Harris Group is looking for an Associate Electrical Engineer to work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers on a variety of industrial applications. This opportunity will be based in Harris Group’s Portland office. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a background in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent). Bring your curiosity and problem-solving skills to this exciting role! What We Can Offer You Variety of project types: Semiconductor, Advanced Manufacturing, Life Science, Biofuels, Chemical Plants, and Aerospace and Ports Facilities Work on multi-disciplinary teams, collaborating with engineers and architects from all engineering disciplines. Ownership in Harris Group with line of sight to yours and overall company successes. Training & Education Assistance to support your career goals. A passionate team and collaborative environment focused on excellence in delivery. Responsibilities Assisting power systems analysis Developing drawings and specifications for construction, and assisting field investigations Supporting teams in lighting layouts and lighting control system designs Participating in formal, informal and project team meetings Ability and willingness to travel to an off-site location and/or accept client site assignments when required Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 0 - 3 years of electrical design experience in the design of power distribution, lighting, and grounding systems for production, manufacturing and industrial facilities preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Self-starter with a strong work ethic. Ability to use a computer and computer software programs, such as AutoCAD and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Why Harris Group? Own Your Impact – Share in the success you help create through our 100% employee-owned culture. See Your Future – Clear career pathways help you understand what's next and how to get there. Grow with Purpose – Build your skills through mentorship, training, and meaningful project experience. Leadership at Every Level – Accessible leaders support your growth and encourage ideas from every employee-owner. Benefits Salary Range: $70,000-$85,000/year depending on location, education, experience, and any certifications that are directly related to the position. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401K retirement savings plan (with company matching), PTO & paid holidays. Harris Group is proud to be an employee-owned company; the ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) provides an exciting employee wealth building opportunities of our employees. Equal Opportunity Harris Group provides a competitive compensation and benefits package and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Drug Free Workplace Harris Group, Inc. is a 100% drug free workplace. For the safety of our employees, customers, and our customer’s facilities, we do a pre-employment drug test and may require random testing to meet specific client needs. Please note that Marijuana, even if prescribed by a physician OR allowed under a state law regulating Marijuana, remains illegal under federal law and is against Harris Group’s policy. We look forward to receiving your resume!

Requirements

  • Electrical engineering
  • Power systems analysis
  • AutoCAD
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Lighting layouts
  • Lighting control system design
  • Power distribution
  • Grounding systems
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication skills
  • Team collaboration

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Company matching
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee stock ownership plan

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