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 & Infrastructure (Energy and Utilities).

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

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Graduate Electrical Engineer (Substation) to join their Substation team. This role is based in Highland Park, TX (near the Kansas City / Olathe / Kansas City regional market) and supports design and delivery of power delivery and substation engineering work for energy and utility projects.

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What You’ll Do

As a Graduate Electrical Engineer (Substation) you will contribute to engineering deliverables and learn established standards and processes under supervision.

• Contribute to preparation of drawings, reports, specifications and limited-scope studies
• Assist with equipment and material research and selection
• Collect, organize and manage project data
• Prepare basic engineering calculations using standard methods and principles
• Learn and apply departmental design guides, codes, systems and client standards
• Support quality and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coordinate with project team members and share information as directed
• Provide occasional support to business development or pursuit activities

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Who We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for recent engineering graduates or interns with exposure to power systems and electrical distribution who are eager to grow technical skills in substation engineering.

• Coursework or hands-on knowledge of power systems, motors, transformers, power delivery, renewable energy or three-phase power calculations
• Internship or co-op experience in electrical engineering preferred
• Familiarity with engineering design principles, standards and construction fundamentals
• Strong problem solving, written communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow budget, schedule and quality requirements
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited program (or equivalent)
• Ability to complete pre-employment checks where applicable (background check, drug screen, motor vehicle records), consistent with applicable law
• Authorization to work in the U.S. (this role does not indicate visa sponsorship)

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Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time position
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be available after 90 days based on manager discretion, job performance and assignment needs
• Relocation may be eligible for qualified candidates

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range (as provided): $89,250 – $99,194
• Additional benefits may include company 401(k) match, performance-based bonus eligibility, healthcare plans, pre-tax accounts, employee discounts and other standard benefits

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Location

• Primary location: Highland Park, TX (position will support Central Region Substation projects and regional offices)

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Why Join

• Start your career working on essential energy infrastructure projects
• Structured mentorship and on-the-job learning in substation engineering
• Exposure to a wide range of project types and technologies in the energy & utilities sector

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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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