Entry-Level Power Systems Engineer & Modeler

Commonwealth Associates, Inc; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. in Gahanna, OH seeks an on-site Power Systems Engineer to develop client standards, models, and system studies. You will perform analyses under supervision, prepare reports, and contribute to deliverables for power system projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with client teams, participation in meetings and site visits, and proactive professional development under senior engineers. A Bachelors in Engineering is required, Electrical Engineering preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or higher is required.
• Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of client standards, policies, and procedures by applying design guides, study criteria, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
• Develops understanding of and complies with Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by proposing improvements to process, tools, and engineering practices.
• Takes ownership of professional development and seeks mentorship from more experienced engineers.
• Attends client meetings, conference calls, and site visits with a mentor.
• Represents the company’s emerging professional engineers at career fairs as needed.
• Coordinates with project teams to provide information and technical assistance.
• Collects, reviews, and manages electrical system data used for engineering analysis and power system modeling.
• Assists with development, maintenance, and validation of power system models.
• Contributes to preparation of engineering deliverables, including technical reports, calculations, system studies, models, and study documentation.
• Performs basic power system studies and analyses (power flow/load flow, short-circuit, contingency, voltage).
• Reviews study results and develops engineering recommendations.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods.
• Develops proficiency with applicable power system analysis, modeling, and simulation software.
• Performs routine research related to electrical equipment, system characteristics, standards, and methodologies.
• Supports quality reviews by checking study inputs, system models, calculations, and deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Understands and works within budgeted hours, schedules, and quality requirements.

Skills

Power system modeling

Power flow analysis

Engineering reports

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. in Gahanna, OH seeks an on-site Power Systems Engineer to develop client standards, models, and system studies. You will perform analyses under supervision, prepare reports, and contribute to deliverables for power system projects.

The role emphasizes collaboration with client teams, participation in meetings and site visits, and proactive professional development under senior engineers. A Bachelors in Engineering is required, Electrical Engineering preferred.