Electrical Engineer

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 microgrid systems that back up utilities, commercial and industrial facilities, and remote off-grid sites.

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 according to NEC and perform fault current and protection studies.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of energy storage systems, 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 processes.
• Troubleshoot live systems using the 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 learn quickly.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to be a self-starter and take ownership of tasks.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice to Have

• EIT certification, or FE exam passed or scheduled.
• AutoCAD experience.
• Experience with SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower.
• 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.