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, Energy, Oil & Gas.

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 Transmission Field Services P&C Field Engineer (Assoc-Engineer) based in Abilene, TX. This role supports transmission and protection & control (P&C) engineering activities, working under the supervision of higher-level engineers to apply engineering fundamentals to well-defined problems and projects.

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What You’ll Do

• Apply entry-level engineering knowledge to support transmission and P&C engineering tasks and analyses.
• Assist higher-level engineers with defined portions of larger projects, including technical analysis and documentation.
• Learn and apply relevant industry standards, codes, regulations, equipment, materials, and business processes.
• Coordinate routine work activities and contribute to team planning, scheduling and status monitoring.
• Prepare cost estimates and provide input to project planning documents using established methods.
• Participate in problem-solving, provide technical input, and suggest process or design improvements.
• Assist in preparing reports and technical documentation; communicate clearly in written and verbal form.
• Build professional relationships across teams and participate in team decision-making under supervision.

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What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program. Electrical Engineering is strongly preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply — this is an entry-level opportunity.
• Candidates who have passed or are preparing for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam are preferred.
• Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology may qualify if they obtain a certified Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and basic project planning skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to learn and assume responsibility.
• Ability to work in teams and accept coaching from senior engineers.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $128,688.00 per year.
• Employment Type: Full time.
• Physical demand level: Sedentary work (S) — primarily sitting with occasional walking or standing and occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Confidential Client provides a competitive benefits package designed to support employee well-being (medical, retirement, paid time off, and other programs — details provided during the hiring process).

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Location & Work Authorization

• Location: Abilene, TX — on-site or as defined by the client’s operational needs.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

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Additional Information

• This role is ideal for recent engineering graduates looking to begin a career in power systems, transmission, or protection & control engineering.
• Confidential Client encourages participation in professional organizations and ongoing technical development.
• The hiring process is administered by Careertakes as a third-party recruiting platform; offers and employment are made directly by Confidential Client.

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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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