This position reports to:Electrical Engineering Manager
Your role and responsibilities (Mandatory)As an Associate Electrical Engineer, you will support the design and implementation of electrical systems across various projects. Your responsibilities include preparing engineering drawings and documents, performing power system studies (load flow, short circuit, coordination), and ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. You will assist in configuring and programming protection relays and ABB's 800xA power management system, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and prepare technical reports and material lists. Under the guidance of senior engineers, you will also support testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting activities while maintaining project documentation and promoting safety, quality, and continuous professional development.
The work model for the role is: hybrid
This role is contributing to the Process Automation Energy Industries division in Houston, TX.
Key Responsibilities- Assisting in the design, drafting, and documentation of electrical systems (power, lighting, controls, communications).
- Performing engineering calculations (load analysis, voltage drop, cable/conduit sizing, short-circuit checks, protective device coordination, arc flash hazard).
- Ensuring all work complies with various codes, standards, and project specification.
- Supporting site inspections, commissioning, and testing activities under supervision.
- Assisting in identifying design issues and proposing practical solutions.
- Collaborating with project teams, contractors, and other engineering disciplines to coordinate design details.
- Configuring / programming protection relays.
- Assisting in the design, implementation, and testing of power management systems using ABB's 800xA automation system.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
- Minimum 2+ years of work experience in an engineering related role.
- Existing automation/electrical experience considered a plus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in technical work.
