Junior Power Systems Studies Engineer – Training Path

UNAVAILABLE; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training resources & Tuition Reimb.

401k with company match

Job summary

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Power Systems Studies Engineer I to support electrical power system analysis for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities across North America. The role works under senior engineers within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, reliable solutions and gain exposure to protection and system performance.

The position emphasizes study execution, calculations, and documentation, with an opportunity to learn SKM/ETAP/EasyPower tools and grow toward FE/EIT

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 0-3 years of electrical engineering experience; internship/co-op considered.
• FE exam or EIT certification preferred.
• Fundamental understanding of electrical power systems and distribution equipment.
• Familiarity with breakers, transformers, relays, motors, capacitors, and other power components.
• Ability to read one-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of NEC.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in performing electrical power system studies, including short-circuit, coordination, and arc flash analyses for low-voltage systems.
• Perform engineering calculations: cable ampacity, voltage drop, equipment evaluation, protective device sizing.
• Support settings development for low-voltage circuit breakers and simple relays with guidance from senior engineers.
• Review drawings, one-line diagrams, vendor submittals, and specs for accuracy.
• Assist with field investigations, data collection, and verification activities.
• Apply codes, standards, regulations, and client specs to projects.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and field personnel to support execution.
• Participate in safety meetings and company safety initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

FE exam or EIT certification preferred

Tools

SKM

ETAP

EasyPower

Job description

Electric Power Systems (EPS) seeks a Power Systems Studies Engineer I to support electrical power system analysis for utility, industrial, and commercial facilities across North America. The role works under senior engineers within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, reliable solutions and gain exposure to protection and system performance.

The position emphasizes study execution, calculations, and documentation, with an opportunity to learn SKM/ETAP/EasyPower tools and grow toward FE/EIT