Systems Studies Engineer - Entry-Level

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

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• Posted on November 9, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location Gahanna, OH 43230, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: SYSTE001533

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Electrical Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

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