Electrical Engineer – Power Systems

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Professional Services • Energy • Utilities • Industrial
The Role
Design and engineer low-voltage power distribution equipment, including panelboards, switchboards, switchgear, control panels, and temporary power systems. Prepare electrical diagrams, drawings, bills of material, and submittal packages; perform load, voltage drop, short-circuit, and coordination studies; ensure NEC, UL, NEMA, and customer compliance; and support manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting, commissioning, and technical inquiries.
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Electrical Engineer – Power Systems
About 5K Power5K Power LLC designs and manufactures custom low-voltage power distribution equipment including UL 891 switchboards, UL 67 panelboards, switchgear, industrial control panels, temporary power systems, and engineered power distribution solutions. We combine engineering excellence with quality manufacturing to deliver reliable solutions across commercial, industrial, utility, and mission-critical markets.Position OverviewWe are seeking a motivated Electrical Engineer with 2–5 years of experience in power engineering to join our growing Engineering team. This role offers exceptional opportunities to expand technical expertise while participating in the complete lifecycle of engineered electrical power distribution equipment—from concept and design through fabrication, testing, and commissioning.Responsibilities
  • Design panelboards, switchboards, switchgear, control panels, and temporary power systems.
  • Prepare one-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, GA drawings, bills of material and submittal packages.
  • Perform load calculations, voltage drop, short-circuit and coordination studies as required.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, UL 508A, UL 891, UL 67, NEMA and customer specifications.
  • Support manufacturing, testing, troubleshooting and customer technical inquiries.
  • Collaborate with project management, purchasing and production.
Qualifications
  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university (required).
  • 2–5 years of experience in electrical power engineering or power distribution equipment.
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office; experience with SKM, ETAP or EasyPower is desirable.
  • Working knowledge of NEC and industrial power distribution.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Why Join 5K Power?This is an outstanding opportunity for an early-career engineer to build a long-term career with a rapidly growing company. You will receive mentorship from experienced engineers, exposure to challenging projects, opportunities to develop expertise in UL-listed equipment, and a clearly defined path toward Senior Electrical Engineer, Engineering Project Manager, and Engineering Leadership positions.
 

Skills Required

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
  • 2-5 years of experience in electrical power engineering or power distribution equipment
  • Knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical and Microsoft Office
  • Experience with SKM, ETAP, or EasyPower
  • Working knowledge of NEC and industrial power distribution
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
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The Company
HQ: Humble, TX
1,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Founded in 2007, Hays Electrical Services, Inc. is a leading national electrical contractor specializing in large-scale construction across commercial, healthcare, hospitality, and mission-critical infrastructure markets. Licensed in 38 states with over 1,500 employees, the company delivers sophisticated electrical solutions for high-rise and complex projects. Their mission is to be indispensable to customers through reliability, quality execution, and long-term partnerships.

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