Associate Project Engineer- Electrical

Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Associate Project Engineer – Electrical supports the design and execution of alternative energy infrastructure projects, including EV charging stations, CNG and Hydrogen fueling facilities, solar installations, and RNG systems. This role assists senior engineers with preliminary engineering, cost estimating, technical design, equipment procurement, construction support, and commissioning. The position works closely with grants and sales teams, design firms, equipment vendors, and utility providers, ensuring ongoing communication of project status to all stakeholders. The Associate Project Engineer also contributes to evaluating emerging technologies and building vendor relationships.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
0–1 years of relevant engineering experience (entry-level candidates encouraged to apply).
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in fast-paced environments.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration, and presentation skills; able to build relationships across internal and external teams.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including active listening and professional email composition.
Skilled in problem-solving and critical thinking to identify and implement optimal solutions.
Self-starter with strong initiative; capable of working independently and contributing effectively to team goals.
Ability to develop clear action plans, utilize appropriate resources, and monitor progress to ensure successful outcomes.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, and project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
Comfortable with basic administrative tasks, including typing at least 40 words per minute and preparing professional documents and correspondence.
Ability to occasionally travel to project sites and perform field work as needed.
Travel required, approximately 10-25%.
Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in electrical design, project engineering, or related roles.
Familiarity with alternative energy systems (EV charging, CNG, Hydrogen, Solar, RNG).
Experience with AutoCAD or similar design software.
Exposure to the National Electric Code (NEC) and basic understanding of electrical standards.

Responsibilities

Perform preliminary design and generate pricing for alternative energy infrastructure projects, including drafting layouts and conducting vendor outreach.
Assist with utility engagement and AHJ coordination for electrical-related requirements and applications.
Collaborate with the grants and sales teams to provide technical input on new opportunities and funding initiatives.
Work closely under the guidance of senior engineers on all phases of active projects, including technical design, equipment procurement, construction support, and commissioning.
Support the development of permit drawings, construction drawings, and as-built documentation by working with internal and external design teams.
Answer field questions and participate in construction phase site visits to help resolve technical issues.
Learn and gain familiarity with the latest electrical codes and standards, including the National Electric Code.
Work with the automation team to ensure proper control and networking design for projects.
Assist in the development and updates of new policies, procedures, and standards to drive efficiency and best practices.
Assess new products, technologies, and industry best practices, contributing observations and feedback to senior engineers for consideration.