Junior Electrical Engineer - Remote

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midwest global staffingDenver (CO)

Electrical Engineers Engineering Services

SENIORITY

Junior

SALARY

$72,000 to $95,000 annually

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About the role

Position Summary: The Junior Electrical Engineer provides engineering support for the installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of high voltage power transformers and their associated protection systems. Reporting to the Senior Electrical Engineer, this role works alongside project managers and field crews to make sure every transformer NTS touches is assembled, protected, tested, and energized safely and correctly. This is a remote position that combines home office based technical work with 20% to 35% travel to active job sites across the country.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide engineering support for high voltage power transformer projects, including installation, assembly, oil processing, testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting
Review and interpret one line diagrams, three line diagrams, AC/DC schematics, wiring diagrams, and manufacturer nameplate and test data
Support protection and control work on transformer installations, including differential, overcurrent, sudden pressure, Buchholz, and temperature protection schemes
Assist with relay settings review, relay testing, functional trip checks, and CT/PT circuit verification
Perform or oversee electrical testing such as TTR, power factor, winding resistance, insulation resistance, excitation current, and SFRA, then analyze results against baseline and industry standards
Interpret dissolved gas analysis and oil quality results and recommend corrective action
Prepare test reports, commissioning packages, technical findings, and customer facing documentation
Help develop scopes of work, technical proposals, and estimates in partnership with the Senior Electrical Engineer, project management, and business development
Serve as a technical resource to field technicians and communicate directly with utility, industrial, and renewable energy customers
Follow and promote all NTS safety policies, customer site requirements, and applicable standards including NFPA 70E, OSHA, IEEE C57, and NETA Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related field
2 to 4 years of experience working with high voltage power transformers
2 to 4 years of experience in power system protection, including protective relaying and protection and control schemes
Working knowledge of transformer test methods and test equipment (Doble, Megger, OMICRON, or similar)
Ability to read and mark up electrical drawings and schematics
Strong written communication skills for technical reports and customer correspondence
Ability to work independently and stay productive in a remote setting
Valid driver's license and the ability to travel 20% to 35% of the time, sometimes on short notice for outage or emergency work
Authorized to work in the United States Preferred Qualifications
EIT certification or progress toward a PE license
Hands on experience with SEL, GE, or ABB protective relays
Field commissioning or substation experience with a utility, testing firm, OEM, or transformer service company
Familiarity with LTC controls, cooling controls, and transformer monitoring systems
NETA certification or OSHA 10/30 Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Remote home office work with reliable internet, combined with outdoor field work at substations, generation sites, and industrial facilities
Exposure to weather, energized equipment areas, heights, and confined spaces with proper training and PPE
Ability to climb ladders and transformers, lift up to 50 pounds, and work extended hours during outages or emergency response Compensation and Benefits
Salary: $72,000 to $95,000 annually, based on experience
Anthem Blue Cross medical and Humana dental and vision, with 100% employer paid premiums
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid holidays
Benefits effective after a 90 day waiting period

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