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, Electrical Power Systems Consulting.

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

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Role overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry-Level Electrical Engineer focused on Power System Studies for their Wexford, PA office. This is an early-career, hands-on engineering role ideal for recent graduates or candidates with up to one year of experience who want to build practical expertise in short-circuit, coordination, arc flash, and load-flow studies while receiving coaching and mentorship from senior engineers.

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What you’ll do

• Assist with power system studies and electrical distribution system analysis.
• Review electrical drawings, specifications, and project documentation.
• Learn to model electrical systems using SKM, ETAP, and/or EasyPower.
• Support evaluation of protective devices, coordination, and arc flash hazards.
• Contribute recommendations to improve system reliability and electrical safety.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and project teams on client deliverables.
• Take on increasing technical and project responsibility as skills develop.

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What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, or expected graduation from an accredited program.
• 0–1 years of electrical engineering experience; relevant coursework, internships, co-ops, or academic projects are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-starter attitude: curious, organized, dependable, and eager to learn.
• Interest in building a career in power system studies and electrical distribution analysis.

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Skills & tools you’ll gain exposure to

• Short-circuit studies, coordination studies, arc flash hazard analysis, load flow analysis, motor starting studies.
• Industry software: SKM, ETAP, and EasyPower.
• Fast-paced consulting project workflows and client-focused deliverables.

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Work model & location

• Onsite at the Wexford, PA office for the training period; option to transition to a hybrid schedule afterward.
• This position requires working from the Wexford office during initial training and mentoring.

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Compensation & benefits

• Estimated base pay: $56,080 per year (estimated).
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), bonus opportunities, paid vacation, and professional development support (including a pathway toward PE licensure).

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Why join Confidential Client

• Small team, big impact — close collaboration and visible contribution on real projects.
• Accelerated career growth and mentorship from industry-experienced engineers.
• Exposure to a variety of industries (commercial, data centers, hospitality, healthcare) and impactful electrical engineering work.

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Additional information

• This role is posted for Wexford, PA and follows applicable U.S. employment laws for the location.
• Candidates who are recent graduates or early-career engineers seeking hands-on training in power systems are encouraged to apply.

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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.

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