Summary
Guidant Power delivers electrical safety, reliability, engineering, and training services to companies across North America, with engineering services powered by Morrow Engineering. The entry-level Power/Electrical Engineer will support Project Engineers on power distribution installation and retrofit projects by building models, performing calculations, producing drawings, collecting field data, and preparing deliverables under senior engineer supervision.
Responsibilities
- Provide engineering and design support to Project Engineers on new installation and retrofit projects for multiple clients: models, calculations, drawings, and deliverable preparation
- Build and update power system models in ETAP, SKM Power*Tools, and EasyPower under senior engineer direction
- Perform short circuit, protective device coordination, and arc flash calculations per IEEE 1584 and NFPA 70E
- Travel to client facilities to collect equipment data and verify one line accuracy, including energized data collection under NFPA 70E procedures with proper PPE and training (5-15% travel)
- Create and revise one line diagrams, schematics, and design drawings in AutoCAD
- Draft study reports and arc flash labels for senior review
- Participate in internal training on power system fundamentals, study methodology, and electrical safety
Skills
- This is an entry level position for a recent graduate or an engineer with one to two years of experience
- BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Zero to two years of experience; internships and co-ops in power or industrial settings count
- Exposure to ETAP, SKM Power\*Tools, or EasyPower is a plus
- Exposure / working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Solid grasp of three phase power fundamentals: per unit analysis, fault calculations, transformer and motor basics
- Clear written and verbal communication, and the discipline to document your work
- Willingness to work in industrial environments and follow site safety requirements
- Eligible to work in the U.S
- Power systems coursework preferred
- FE exam passed or scheduled, preferred
Qualifications
Must Haves
- This is an entry level position for a recent graduate or an engineer with one to two years of experience
- BS in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Zero to two years of experience; internships and co-ops in power or industrial settings count
- Exposure to ETAP, SKM Power\*Tools, or EasyPower is a plus
- Exposure / working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Solid grasp of three phase power fundamentals: per unit analysis, fault calculations, transformer and motor basics
- Clear written and verbal communication, and the discipline to document your work
- Willingness to work in industrial environments and follow site safety requirements
- Eligible to work in the U.S
Nice to Haves
- power systems coursework preferred
- FE exam passed or scheduled, preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Full licensure support: FE and PE exam fees, prep materials, and study time
- A defined growth path from engineer to project ownership, with mentorship from licensed PEs
- Variety most firms cannot offer: studies, design, and field work across national clients and industries
- Remote considered