What are the responsibilities and job description for the Entry-Level Electrical Distribution Engineer position at Guernsey Brand?
About Guernsey: Guernsey is a visionary, dynamic, and 100% employee-owned company redefining the landscape of engineering, architecture, and consulting with innovative solutions and a people-first culture. As an employee-owner, you'll collaborate on meaningful projects while building a rewarding career.
The Role: The Entry-Level Electrical Distribution Engineer supports the planning, design, analysis, and delivery of electrical distribution projects under the guidance of experienced engineers. This position offers hands-on experience, technical mentoring, and opportunities to build a successful engineering career.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Collaborative, innovative culture
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Professional development and mentorship
- ESOP ownership opportunity
- Meaningful utility infrastructure projects
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Assist with overhead and underground distribution system design.
- Support engineering analysis using Milsoft WindMil, LightTable, and related software.
- Assist with coordination studies, system modeling, and Arc Flash Hazard Analyses.
- Participate in field inspections, data collection, staking, and make-ready surveys.
- Prepare drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering documentation.
- Learn and apply RUS, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC standards.
- Coordinate with project managers, senior engineers, utility clients, and design staff.
- Support construction observation and project closeout activities.
- Participate in technical training and work toward professional licensure.
What You Bring to the Team:
- ABET-accredited Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering (required).
- 0–3 years of electrical distribution engineering experience.
- Engineer Intern (EI) certification or ability to obtain preferred.
- Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Desire to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.
Preferred Experience:
- Exposure to electric utility projects.
- Familiarity with WindMil or LightTable.
- Knowledge of RUS, NESC, IEEE, ANSI, and NEC standards.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or remain in a stationary position for extended periods (up to 50%)
- Ability to walk within the office or on job sites (25%)
- Full range of motion for site-based work, including stooping and standing (25%)
- Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment (computer, copier, etc.)
- Effective verbal communication and clear visual focus on screen-based work
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. of field equipment as needed
Why Guernsey?
Join a collaborative team that is passionate about improving lives through engineering excellence while providing outstanding opportunities for professional growth and employee ownership.
We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Guernsey is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive workplace.