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Electrical Graduate Engineer, System Studies

Westwood Professionals

Westminster, COFull-time$70–80K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$70–80K/yr
Location
Westminster, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Electrical Graduate Engineer will join Westwood’s Renewables Division and support project design by developing electrical models and system studies. The role includes preparing study reports and coordinating with project leads, managers, clients, owners, and other engineers. The posting seeks an associate degree or technical school certificate in a related field and approximately 2–5 years of electrical power or distribution drafting and design experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

AutoCADNEC and NESCElectrical DesignElectrical Power SystemsConstruction DrawingsMicrosoft Windows and OfficeWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeamworkCollaborationSelf-MotivationMultitaskingAutoCAD Civil 3DArcGISElectrical Power System ModelingETAPSKMCYMENABCEP CertificationWind AC Collection DesignEnergy Storage SystemsPV Production ModelingPVsystHelioscopeSAMHelios 3DSunDATHomer Pro

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Technical Certificate2+ Years Electrical Drafting and DesignBachelor's in Electrical or Energy Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Electrical Graduate Engineer, System Studies Westwood Professional Services, Inc. The Electrical Graduate Engineer will be a part of our Renewables Division. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Requirements Job Duties: - Work with lead design engineers and clients to develop electrical models and studies to support the project design process. - Develop detailed system models that accurately represent the plant in design and perform a variety of studies, including short circuit and effective grounding, load flow and reactive power, harmonics, insulation coordination, power and energy loss, concentric neutral induced voltage, arc flash, grounding, lightning risk assessments, and transient studies for switching and overvoltage. - Produce written reports conveying study results within the project schedule. - Coordinate with internal project leads and project managers, as well as external clients, owners, and related engineers (such as independent and owner's engineers). Skills and Qualifications: - Proficiency in AutoCAD - Knowledge of NEC and/or NESC. - Experience and knowledge of basic electrical design concepts. - Associates Degree or Technical School Certificate in Electrical Design, Solar Design, Architectural/Engineering Drafting, or related degree. - Approximately 2 - 5 years of experience in the drafting/design of electrical power/distribution systems. - Working knowledge and ability to read construction drawings and specifications. - Proficiency with Microsoft Windows/Office products. - Professional appearance with excellent written and verbal communications skills. - Must have a strong work ethic along with a positive attitude; be a supportive team member, able to work in a collaborative environment. - Must be self-motivated with an ability to balance multiple projects under tight deadlines. For Preferred Consideration (Not Required): - Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or similar. - Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D. - Experience with ArcGIS. - Proficiency with ETAP, SKM, CYME, or similar software package used to model electrical power systems and perform load flow, short circuit, voltage drop, grounding, thermal, and protective device coordination studies and analysis. - NABCEP Certification. - Wind AC collection design. - Experience with energy storage systems (battery, fuel cells, flywheel, or capacitor. - Experience with PVsyst, Helioscope, SAM, or other PV production modeling software. - Experience with Helios 3D or SunDAT. - Experience with Homer Pro. About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the c mmunities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood) At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve. Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do. We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make. We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work. Join us in creating a better world. In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide. Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Benefits: Westwood offers a full suite of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution; company-paid life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability coverage; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Employees are also eligible for a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and paid medical and family leave benefits in accordance with applicable state law. Application Deadline: The anticipated deadline to apply for this position is 9/19/2026. If business needs require additional time to identify qualified candidates, the application period may be extended and the posting will be updated accordingly. Salary Description 70,000-80,000 Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/2FBB0EF15D114955.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,925 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$70–80K/yr
  • Colorado median$130–187K/yr84 salary ranges
  • US median$129–193K/yr1,748 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $75K, is 53% below the Colorado median midpoint ($161K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 109 open Electrical Engineering jobs in Colorado and 2,925 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 1,944 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 1,407 of the 2,925 open Electrical Engineering jobs (48%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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