Jr. Electrical Engineer – Power Systems, Switchgear & Transformers

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. is seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our power systems team, focusing on medium-voltage transformers and switchgear for data centers and utilities.

The role offers hands-on engineering experience across design, application engineering, and project support with mentoring from senior engineers. This entry-level position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers committed to growth in electrical distribution and transformer applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 0–3 years of experience in power systems or electrical design.
• Basic understanding of electrical power distribution systems.
• Ability to read single-line diagrams, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment specs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn transformer applications and medium-voltage power systems.
• Travel up to 5% for customer visits and training.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with MV transformer application engineering.
• Review customer electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and project specifications.
• Develop engineered transformer solutions for data centers, utility infrastructure, renewable energy projects, industrial facilities, and commercial electrical systems.
• Assist with evaluating voltage, loading, impedance, grounding, and cooling requirements.
• Help prepare technical documentation and engineering calculations.
• Support the preparation of technical proposals and equipment recommendations.
• Assist with transformer selection based on customer requirements.
• Learn to interpret utility standards and electrical specifications.
• Provide engineering support during design, manufacturing, factory testing, and project execution.
• Help resolve technical questions throughout the project lifecycle.
• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams.
• Assist with engineering documentation and drawing reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers under guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in customer meetings and conference calls.
• Assist field personnel with technical questions related to installation and commissioning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Learning mindset

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Jr. Electrical Engineer – Power Systems, Switchgear & Transformers

URGENT NEED!

Department: Engineering
Reports To: Engineering Manager / Director of Engineering
Status: Full-Time | Exempt

Position Summary

We are seeking a Junior Electrical Engineer to join our growing engineering team supporting medium-voltage transformers and electrical power distribution equipment for mission-critical data centers, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, and utility applications.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a recent Electrical Engineering graduate or early-career engineer looking to build a career in power systems. You will work alongside experienced engineers while developing technical solutions for transformer applications, reviewing electrical drawings, assisting with application engineering, and supporting projects from initial design through manufacturing.

If you have a strong understanding of electrical power systems and are eager to learn from industry experts, this role offers excellent technical growth and long-term career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers with medium-voltage transformer application engineering.
• Review customer electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, and project specifications.
• Support the development of engineered transformer solutions for:
  • Data Centers
  • Utility Infrastructure
  • Renewable Energy Projects
  • Industrial Manufacturing Facilities
  • Commercial Electrical Distribution Systems
• Assist with evaluating voltage, loading, impedance, grounding, and cooling requirements.
• Help prepare technical documentation and engineering calculations.

Application Engineering

• Support the preparation of technical proposals and equipment recommendations.
• Assist with transformer selection based on customer requirements.
• Learn to interpret utility standards and electrical specifications.
• Provide engineering support during design, manufacturing, factory testing, and project execution.
• Help resolve technical questions throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Support

• Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams.
• Assist with engineering documentation and drawing reviews.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and engineering documentation.

Customer Interaction

• Provide technical support to customers under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in customer meetings and conference calls.
• Assist field personnel with technical questions related to installation and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) required.
• 0–3 years of experience in one or more of the following:
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Systems
  • Electrical Design
  • Application Engineering
  • Utilities
  • Power Distribution
  • Co-op or internship experience is highly valued.
• Basic understanding of electrical power distribution systems.
• Ability to read and interpret:
  • Single-line diagrams
  • Electrical schematics
  • Wiring diagrams
  • Equipment specifications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn transformer applications and medium-voltage power systems.
• Travel up to 5% for customer visits, manufacturing support, and training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or co-op experience with an electrical manufacturer, consulting engineering firm, utility, EPC contractor, or industrial facility.
• Exposure to:
  • Power Transformers
  • Dry-Type Transformers
  • Padmount Transformers
  • Unit Substations
  • Medium-Voltage Switchgear
  • Power Distribution Systems
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, ANSI, or NEMA standards.
• Experience using AutoCAD Electrical, ETAP, EasyPower, or similar electrical design software is a plus.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in electrical power engineering while working alongside experienced professionals on critical infrastructure projects across North America. You'll receive hands‑on mentoring, gain exposure to transformer and power distribution design, and develop the technical skills needed for long‑term growth in the power systems industry.