Associate Graduate Engineer - Electrical (2025 Hire Dates)

HBK Engineering, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking entry-level electrical engineers eager to work in the energy sector. This exciting role involves designing medium and low voltage power systems, tackling complex electrical challenges, and collaborating with a talented team. With a commitment to safety and sustainability, you’ll be part of a company that values diversity and community engagement. If you're a recent graduate with a passion for engineering and a desire to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will help shape the future of essential infrastructure.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Excellent Benefits

Employee Resource Groups

Community Focused Environment

Qualifications

• Entry-level position for recent electrical engineering graduates.
• EIT certification required before graduation.

Responsibilities

• Design power systems in compliance with specifications and codes.
• Communicate complex engineering matters to various stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Problem Solving

Adaptability

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS Systems

Office365 Suite

Job description

Associate Graduate Engineer - Electrical (2025 Hire Dates)

HBK Engineering is seeking entry-level electrical engineering candidates, including recent graduates, who have an interest in working in the energy sector.

HBK is transforming essential infrastructure to achieve a sustainable future and empower the communities where we live and work.

Since first opening our doors in 1998, HBK Engineering has quickly emerged as a leader in the utility infrastructure space through our experience on smart grid, modernization, resiliency, communications, fiber to the home (FTTH), and microgrid projects. Today, we’re a Quanta Services Company—a team of 43,000 dedicated individuals offering end-to-end solutions for the utility, energy, and construction industries.

Team members at HBK Engineering are committed to designing the future we want to live in, and safety is at the center of everything we do. HBK Engineering offers a professional environment where you’ll work alongside some of the best talent in the industry. We offer excellent benefits, competitive salary, employee resource groups, and a community-focused environment where our staff members believe in giving back. At HBK Engineering, you’ll discover a culture where the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion are exemplified by all.

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

1. Design medium and low voltage power systems in compliance with relevant specifications, codes, and client requirements for applications including new business, smart grid, resiliency, communications, modernization, and subsurface utility projects.
2. Deploy creative and unique solutions to address a wide variety of complex electrical, structural, civil, and construction-related challenges.
3. Perform engineering calculations relating to power flow, thermal ampacity, load diversification, wind/ice loading, cable pulling, and protective device coordination.
4. Own all phases of the design lifecycle from initiation through construction completion and project closeout.
5. Work with project management and engineering leadership to manage project risk.
6. Identify and engage all relevant project stakeholders to guarantee project success.
7. Communicate complex engineering matters to a variety of project stakeholders.
8. Independently manage time and schedule to achieve project milestones.
9. Prepare detailed design documents using a variety of software tools including AutoCAD, GIS systems, and client-specific enterprise asset management platforms.
10. Prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications.
11. Prepare reports and studies meeting client requirements that present technical information in a clear and concise manner.
12. Perform field walkdowns with internal staff, clients, customers, governance authorities, and construction partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BSCE in Electrical Engineering from ABET accredited institution.
• Must have EIT certification prior to graduation.
• Experience using CAD-based software.
• Prior engineering internship experience.
• US driver’s license.
• US work authorization.
• An ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong technology skills and an understanding of the Office365 suite of tools.
• Understanding of remote communication software.
• Ability to come up to speed quickly on in-process projects and hit the ground running.
• Experience collaborating with a team in order to complete a larger project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The persistence to see projects through to completion.
• Adaptable to change.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of three-phase power systems.
• Project management, surveying/field work, and/or construction experience.

Background Check and Drug Testing Information: Offers contingent upon satisfactory results from our standard background check and receipt of results of a satisfactory drug screening test from a location specified by HBK.

EEO: HBK is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Civil Engineering