Systems Studies Engineer - Entry-Level
About The Position
The Systems Studies Engineer supports electrical power system studies and engineering analyses under the guidance of experienced engineers. The role involves collecting and managing electrical system data, assisting with power system models, preparing engineering deliverables, and developing proficiency with power system analysis, modeling, and simulation software. The engineer works with internal project teams, cross-functional groups, administrative staff, and external clients while learning client standards, project requirements, and company quality practices. The position also emphasizes professional development, continuous improvement, quality reviews, and adherence to project budgets, schedules, scope, and quality requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop understanding of assigned client standards, policies, procedures, design guides, study criteria, systems, and applicable engineering codes.
- Understand and comply with Commonwealth Associates' quality program.
- Suggest improvements to processes, tools, and engineering practices to support continuous improvement and change management.
- Pursue professional development and high-quality performance while seeking guidance and mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Attend internal and external client meetings, conference calls, and client site visits with a mentor.
- Represent the company's emerging professional engineers at career fairs as needed, in collaboration with Business Development.
- Support internal project teams and develop understanding of external clients' interests, expectations, system requirements, and project drivers.
- Coordinate with project teams, cross-functional teams, and other engineering groups to provide information and technical assistance as directed.
- Coordinate tasks and prepare project documents with administrative staff.
- Collect, review, assimilate, and manage electrical system data for engineering analysis and power system modeling.
- Assist with developing, maintaining, and validating power system models.
- Contribute to engineering deliverables, including technical reports, calculations, system studies, models, and study documentation.
- Perform basic power system studies and engineering analyses under experienced engineers' guidance, including power flow/load flow, short-circuit, contingency, voltage, and related system performance analyses.
- Review study results and assist experienced engineers in identifying system performance concerns and developing engineering recommendations.
- Prepare basic engineering calculations using standard power system analysis methods and principles.
- Develop proficiency with applicable power system analysis, modeling, and simulation software.
- Conduct routine research on electrical equipment, system characteristics, industry standards, and engineering methodologies.
- Support quality reviews by checking study inputs, system models, calculations, and technical deliverables for accuracy and completeness.
- Work within budgeted hours, project schedules, and quality requirements.
- Complete expense reports and timesheets accurately and on time, and seek supervisor direction when conflicts arise.
- Remain aware of and demonstrate understanding of project scope management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
