About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Engineering.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

The Opportunity

Confidential Client is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer (Power System Studies — Transmission) to join their Power System Studies team in Bloomington, MN. This early-career role is a hands-on engineering position focused on transmission system analysis, interconnection studies, reactive power and short-circuit analysis, circuit breaker ratings, and related modeling. The role supports project work across ISOs and utilities, and offers relocation support where applicable.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Relocation: Eligible
• Visa sponsorship: Not available
• Work model: Hybrid/flexible options may be available after initial onboarding

---

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–4 years performing transmission and system analysis studies
• Practical understanding of transmission system design principles and calculations
• Experience with transmission interconnection studies, reactive power compensation, short-circuit (fault) analysis, and circuit breaker rating analysis
• Experience using one or more power system modeling tools (PSS/E, PSLF, PSCAD, TARA, TSAT, PSAT, etc.)
• Knowledge of transmission-support studies (TRV, TOV, insulation coordination, etc.)
• Familiarity with NERC standards (TPL, MOD, PRC)
• Familiarity with major ISOs (PJM, ERCOT, MISO, SPP, CAISO, ISO‑NE, NYISO)
• Basic analytics or scripting skills (Python or similar)
• Strong written communication and coordination skills with internal teams and external clients
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to mentor entry-level staff
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred

---

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program
• Minimum of 1 year of related work experience in power systems or transmission studies
• Ability to complete pre-employment requirements where applicable (background check, drug screen, MVR), in compliance with law

---

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and apply departmental design guides, standards, codes, and policies to assigned tasks
• Prepare engineering deliverables and perform calculations, research, and equipment/material recommendations
• Collect, manage, and validate data used for system models and studies
• Perform power system studies to support transmission design and interconnection efforts
• Coordinate with project leadership, other engineering disciplines, and external stakeholders
• Support business development or pursuit activities as required
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and share knowledge of current technologies
• Mentor and help develop entry-level engineers and interns as skills develop

---

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Primarily office and remote/hybrid work with occasional field or client-site activities as needed
• Flexible work options may be available after initial 90-day period, based on manager discretion and job duties

---

Compensation Transparency

In accordance with local requirements, the annual compensation ranges for this role are listed below by state/jurisdiction and reflect applicable office locations. Final compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and other lawful factors.

• State of Colorado: 91,047–152,053 (USD per year)
• State of Minnesota: 86,909–145,142 (USD per year)

---

Benefits & Culture

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement plan options, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. The organization emphasizes safety, collaboration, inclusion, and employee ownership principles.

---

Additional Notes

• Confidential Client is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO laws and regulations.
• Applicants selected for hire will be asked to complete standard onboarding requirements consistent with applicable laws.
• This role is posted by Careertakes as a third-party recruiter; employment will be with Confidential Client.

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.