Associate Engineer

Brooksource; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• 0–2 years of professional engineering experience (internships/co-ops encouraged).
• Strong interest in utilities, energy, or power delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support power system planning and analysis for electric distribution systems.
• Assist with studies related to capacity, reliability, load growth, and customer requests.
• Learn and use utility engineering software to analyze networks and performance.
• Support outage analysis, reliability improvements, and grid reinforcement projects.
• Develop technical reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and field teams to ensure safe, reliable service.
• Participate in projects involving electrification, DG, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Gain exposure to system protection, relay coordination, and distribution operations.
• Support storm restoration and high-priority operational initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Effective communicator

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

Engineering modeling software

Job description

Cleveland, OH

$35/hr+

Brooksource is seeking an entry-level Engineer to support electric utility planning, system reliability, and distribution operations. This is an excellent opportunity for early-career engineers looking to build a long-term career within the utilities and energy industry while gaining hands‑on experience supporting critical infrastructure projects.

What You'll Do

• Support power system planning and analysis activities for electric distribution systems.
• Assist with engineering studies related to system capacity, reliability, load growth, and customer requests.
• Learn and utilize utility engineering software to analyze electrical networks and system performance.
• Support outage analysis, reliability improvement initiatives, and system reinforcement projects.
• Assist in the development of technical reports, study findings, and engineering recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and field teams to support safe and reliable service.
• Participate in projects involving electrification, distributed generation, and grid modernization initiatives.
• Gain exposure to system protection, relay coordination, and distribution system operations.
• Support storm restoration efforts and other high‑priority operational initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology from an ABET‑accredited institution required.
• 0-2 years of professional engineering experience (internships, co‑ops, research, or project experience encouraged).
• Strong interest in the utilities, energy, or power delivery industry.
• Exposure to power systems, electrical distribution, protection and controls, or utility operations is a plus.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam completion is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment and communicate technical information clearly.
• Self‑motivated, eager to learn, and interested in building a career supporting critical infrastructure.
• Willingness to travel locally as needed and support occasional storm restoration activities.

Preferred Background

• Power Systems coursework
• Utility‑focused internships or co‑ops
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems
• Experience with engineering modeling or analysis software
• Interest in renewable energy, grid modernization, or electrification initiatives

This opportunity is ideal for a recent graduate or early‑career engineer seeking hands‑on experience, mentorship, and a pathway into the rapidly growing utility and power systems industry.

Brooksource Engineering Services:

Brooksource Engineering Services partners with leading manufacturing organizations to deliver engineering, maintenance, operational readiness, and technical talent solutions. Our consultants support critical production operations, reliability initiatives, process improvements, and equipment lifecycle activities across highly regulated industries.

EEO:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

• Brooksource offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee’s needs.
• We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays.
• We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.