AUSTIN - Junior Electrical Power Engineer

The role

The Junior Electrical Power Engineer supports the delivery of electrical engineering solutions for the energy services sector. This role assists on power-focused projects involving utility infrastructure, power distribution, renewable energy, grid interconnection, substations, backup power, and low- and medium-voltage systems.

What you will do

• Assist with electrical engineering design and production of deliverables for energy services projects.
• Prepare low- and medium-voltage design documents including single-line diagrams and load calculations.
• Support power system studies by building models and collecting equipment data.
• Learn and apply utility coordination and grid interconnection requirements.
• Draft technical reports, calculations, specifications, and other project deliverables.
• Perform self-checks on assigned work and assist with quality control reviews.
• Help resolve routine design and construction-phase issues and draft responses to RFIs.
• Communicate with internal project teams, vendors, and contractors.
• Build technical knowledge through mentorship, formal training, and self-learning.
• Support business development and proposal efforts by compiling background information.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Must have passed or be eligible to sit for the FE exam by the time of graduation.
• 0 to 2 years of electrical engineering experience.
• Coursework-level knowledge of power distribution, low- and medium-voltage systems, grounding, backup power, lighting, equipment specifications, and electrical infrastructure design.
• Awareness of applicable codes and standards, including NEC/NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, IEC, and relevant utility requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to follow technical direction, organize assigned work, manage deadlines on multiple tasks, and communicate clearly in writing and in person.

Nice to have

• Internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, or capstone work related to energy services, power systems, utility infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial power, or engineering consulting
• Exposure to renewable energy, battery energy storage systems, distributed energy resources, substations, switchgear, grid interconnection, or utility coordination through coursework, internships, or s
• Exposure to power system studies such as short circuit, arc flash, load flow, protective device coordination, and interconnection studies through coursework or internships
• Familiarity with electrical design and analysis tools such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, MATLAB, or similar platforms

About the company

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