Systems Studies Engineer - Entry-Level

Commonwealth; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Associates seeks an electrical engineer in the United States to develop understanding of client standards, apply design guides, and support power system modeling and studies. You will contribute to engineering deliverables, reports, calculations, and study documentation under guidance from senior engineers.

You will attend client meetings, assist with data collection, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals, budgets, and schedules are met while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or better in Engineering.
• Bachelor's or better in Electrical Engineering (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develops understanding of client standards, policies, and procedures by reading and applying design guides and study criteria.
• Supports Commonwealth Associates' quality program compliance.
• Assists with power system analyses and modeling under guidance of senior engineers.
• Prepares engineering deliverables, including calculations, system studies, models, and study documentation.
• Attends client meetings and collaborates with cross-functional teams to meet project goals and schedules.

Education

Bachelor's or better in Engineering

Bachelor's or better in Electrical Engineering

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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