Electrical Engineer I

About the Role

ELM Microgrid is hiring an entry-level Power Systems Electrical Engineer to join their engineering team in The Colony, TX. This role involves designing and commissioning real microgrids, taking battery energy storage systems from a single-line diagram to an energized site.

Key Responsibilities

• Design microgrid system architectures for MG2 and CMG2 product lines, ranging from 125 kW to 50 MW.
• Create single-line and three-line diagrams for customers, utilities, and inspectors.
• Size breakers, conductors, and transformers to NEC standards.
• Perform fault current and protection studies.
• Learn the equipment in depth, including energy storage, PV inverters, generators, transformers, switchgear, and digital protection relays.
• Test complete microgrid systems on an in-house testbed.
• Travel to project sites for commissioning (up to 20%).
• Support customers and utilities through interconnection.
• Troubleshoot live systems using a cloud monitoring platform.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (power emphasis preferred).
• 0–2 years of experience (internships and co-ops count).
• Working knowledge of power distribution, transformers, grounding, and NEC/IEEE requirements, or a strong drive to build this knowledge.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Self-starter who takes ownership of tasks and asks good questions.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice to Have

• EIT certification, or FE exam passed or scheduled.
• AutoCAD experience.
• SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower experience.
• Familiarity with medium-voltage switchgear and protective relays.
• Exposure to industrial communications and networking (Modbus, Ethernet).
• Coursework or projects in renewables, energy storage, or power electronics.

Compensation

• $75,000-$100,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.