AUSTIN - Junior Electrical Power Engineer
The Junior Electrical Power Engineer supports the design and delivery of electrical engineering solutions for energy services projects, including utility infrastructure, power distribution, and renewable energy systems. Working under senior engineers, the role involves preparing design documents, performing power system studies, coordinating with utilities, and contributing to project deliverables while building technical expertise through mentorship and training.
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Overview
Confidential Client seeks a Junior Electrical Power Engineer (entry-level) to support electrical engineering tasks for energy services projects in Austin, TX. This role reports to senior engineering staff, contributes to power distribution, renewable energy, grid interconnection, and substation-related work, and is an excellent opportunity to build technical skills through mentorship and hands-on project experience.
What You’ll Do
- Assist with electrical engineering design and production of deliverables for energy services projects (utility infrastructure, power distribution, renewable energy, energy storage, backup power, site electrical systems).
- Prepare, under senior direction, low- and medium-voltage design documents such as single-line diagrams, load calculations, equipment sizing, grounding, lighting, raceway and distribution layouts.
- Support power system studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protective device coordination, feasibility, interconnection, life-cycle cost) by building models, collecting equipment data, and summarizing results for senior review.
- Learn and apply utility coordination and grid interconnection requirements; gather service entrance, substation, and switchgear interface data per owner/utility standards.
- Draft technical reports, calculations, specifications, cost-estimate backup, feasibility content, equipment selections, and construction documents for senior review.
- Perform self-checks and support quality control reviews to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and project scope.
- Assist in construction-phase support: review submittals, draft RFI responses, and help resolve routine design/construction issues with senior oversight.
- Participate in client, utility, and agency meetings alongside senior staff, take meeting notes, and track action items.
- Contribute to business development and proposals by compiling project background, figures, and exhibits when requested.
- Suggest improvements to standards, workflows, templates, checklists, and quality practices.
Qualifications (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Passed or eligible to sit for the FE exam by graduation.
- 0–2 years of electrical engineering experience (internships, co-ops, undergraduate research, or capstone projects count).
- Coursework-level knowledge of power distribution, low- and medium-voltage systems, grounding, backup power, lighting, equipment specifications, and electrical infrastructure design.
- Familiarity with applicable codes and standards (NEC/NFPA, IEEE, ANSI, IEC) and willingness to learn owner/utility standards under supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and ability to manage multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
Preferred / Helpful Skills
- Exposure to renewable energy, battery energy storage systems (BESS), distributed energy resources, substations, switchgear, grid interconnection, or utility coordination via coursework or internships.
- Experience or familiarity with electrical design and analysis tools such as Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, SKM, ETAP, EasyPower, MATLAB, or similar platforms.
- Exposure to power system studies (short circuit, load flow, arc flash, protective device coordination, interconnection studies).
Compensation & Employment Details
- Employment type: Full-time
- Location: Austin, TX (on-site or as specified by the client)
- Estimated pay: $60,050 per year (estimated). Actual compensation offered may vary based on experience and location-specific factors.
Benefits
- 401(k) match (100% up to 4% + 3% Safe Harbor contribution), immediate vesting
- Merit-based bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision (client contributes to HSA on eligible plans)
- Paid holidays (including floating holidays), personal time allowances, vacation (2–4 weeks depending on experience); unused vacation may carry over
- “Unlimited” sick days
- Mentorship and professional development programs
- Employee referral program
Additional Details
- Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.
- No sponsorship for work visas is available for this position. No agency submissions, please.
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