Systems Studies Engineer - Entry-Level

Commonwealth Associates, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates, Inc. in Ann Arbor is seeking a junior electrical engineer to support power system studies, modeling, and engineering analyses under experienced mentors.

You will read client design guides, participate in meetings, and help prepare technical deliverables while developing proficiency in power system software and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with electrical design guides and industry standards.
• Ability to read and apply client standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Read and apply client design guides, standards, and engineering codes.
• Support Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
• Attend client meetings and site visits with a mentor.
• Develop understanding of external clients’ interests and project drivers.
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables and calculations.
• Perform basic power system studies under guidance.
• Develop proficiency with power system analysis software.
• Coordinate with project teams and administrative staff.

Skills

Power system studies

Engineering analyses

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power system analysis software

Job description

• Develops understanding of assigned client standards, policies, and procedures by reading and applying specific design guides, study criteria, standards, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
• Develops an understanding of and complies with Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
• Supports continuous improvement and change management efforts by proactively presenting leadership with suggestions related to process, tools, and engineering practices.
• Takes ownership of professional development, striving for high-quality performance while seeking support, guidance, and mentorship from more experienced engineers.
• Attends internal and external client meetings, conference calls, and client site visits accompanied by a mentor.
• In collaboration with the Business Development department, represents the company’s emerging professional engineers at career fairs as needed.
• Supports the needs of the internal project team while developing an understanding of external clients' interests, expectations, system requirements, and project drivers.
• Coordinates with project teams, cross-functional teams, and other engineering groups within the company to provide information and technical assistance as directed.
• Works with administrative staff to coordinate tasks and prepare project documents.
• Collects, reviews, assimilates, and manages electrical system data used for engineering analysis and power system modeling.
• Assists with the development, maintenance, and validation of power system models.
• Contributes to the preparation of engineering deliverables, including technical reports, calculations, system studies, models, and study documentation.
• Performs basic power system studies and engineering analyses under the guidance of experienced engineers, which may include power flow/load flow, short-circuit, contingency, voltage, and related system performance analyses.
• Reviews study results and assists experienced engineers with identifying system performance concerns and developing engineering recommendations.
• Prepares basic engineering calculations following standard methods and principles used in power system analysis.
• Develops proficiency with applicable power system analysis, modeling, and simulation software.
• Performs routine research related to electrical equipment, system characteristics, industry standards, and engineering methodologies.
• Supports quality reviews by checking study inputs, system models, calculations, and technical deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
• Understands and works within budgeted hours, project schedules, and quality requirements.
• Completes expense reports and timesheets in a timely and accurate manner and seeks direction from a supervisor when conflicts arise.
• Remains aware of and demonstrates an understanding of project scope management.